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Cronin’s Assembly Theory Continues to Perform Its Magic

Cronin and Walker know what is wrong with origin-of-life research. They’re just afraid of what may be right. Read More ›
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Is Government’s Relationship with Science “Crumbling”?

The people who do not trust science today would probably like to be able to. And the people who do trust it may simply be unaware of the problems. Read More ›
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Synthetic Cells and Artificial Nightingales

You probably remember the story from childhood. The emperor of China is enchanted by the singing of a real nightingale. Read More ›
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New Study: ERVs, Once Proclaimed as Ultimate Genetic “Junk,” Are Vital for Development

Endogenous retroviruses were at one time iconic for evolution activists. The debate has progressed a lot since then. Read More ›
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Origin of Life: When Favorite Narratives Unravel

As the excellent YouTube channel Theos Theory reminds us, stories of the origin of life rely more on audience credulity than on evidence. Read More ›
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Oxford Conference on Evolution: Heresies and New Ideas Every Day

Michael Lynch, Jerry Coyne, and Richard Dawkins would have split themselves in two, like Rumpelstiltskin in a wild rage, if they had attended. Read More ›
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For MAHA’s Sake, Don’t Eliminate Animal Experimentation

Years ago, Dr. Edward Taub hypothesized that brain function could exhibit greater plasticity than it was believed at the time. Read More ›
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Casey Luskin on the Rising Tide of Intelligent Design Research

Any scientific theory for the origin of life and the universe is only as strong as its research program. For intelligent design, this is good news. Read More ›
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Year in Review: Demonstrating the Power of the Intelligent Design Framework in Biology

Our scientists and engineers have further laid the foundation for a comprehensive and actionable theory of biological design. Read More ›
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All photos by Nathan Jacobson.

Charles Murray, Among Others, Shows the Impact of Our Work

As Stephen Meyer, John West, Steve Buri, and others got up and spoke, there was an odd shaking in the floor and windows. Read More ›

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