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Tucker Carlson and the Second Coming of the Alt-Right

The Alt-Right did more plundering of pseudo-science, while the Woke Right plunders Christianity while pretending to revere it. Read More ›
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The “Three Cardinal Problems of Biology,” Revisited

In the last 70 years it was expected by many that all three of Jean Rostand's "cardinal problems of biology" would be solved without design. Read More ›
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On Developmental Gene Regulatory Networks, the Scientific Literature Supports Stephen Meyer

Mutations in genes that affect body plan characteristics don’t lead to new body plans — they lead to dead embryos. Read More ›
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Eminent Biologist Gerd Müller Responds to Stephen Meyer’s Arguments from the Joe Rogan Podcast

These are important statements that get at the very heart of the viability of evolutionary models. Read More ›
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More on the Panda’s Thumb: Imperfection or Masterpiece?

I would like to express my appreciation as a geneticist and biologist for the work on the molecular investigations and many other topics in the panda’s biology. Read More ›
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Ingenious Artistry in the Origin of Hummingbirds

In contrast with neo-Darwinism, I conclude that an absolutely ingenious artist was at work here, transcending all human abilities, ideas, and powers. Read More ›
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Answering Farina on Behe’s Work: The Edge of Evolution

I wonder whether Farina has in fact read Behe’s book for himself, or whether he is relying upon others, such as Nathan Lents. Read More ›
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Why Knockouts and Deletions Are Insufficient for Inferring Function — The Mystery of Cell “Vaults” 

The other day, UPS brought me a copy of Larry Moran’s new book. Moran is a well-known opponent of intelligent design. Read More ›
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Studies on Insect Wings Validate Engineering Models for Adaptation

The “long-winged” phenotype is generated if the environmental conditions deteriorate due to reduced food supply or overpopulation. Read More ›
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Revealing Darrel Falk’s Overstatements about Limb Bones in Fish Fins

The interpretation of the results as showing “latent” genetic capabilities has teleological overtones that are compatible with intelligent design. Read More ›

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