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Bacteria: The Superheroes of the Microbial World

Learn all about these heroes of the microscopic world — and how they provide compelling evidence for intelligent design. Read More ›
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Paul Nelson
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Khan Academy Misleads with Human-Chimp Genetic Similarity Argument for Common Ancestry

The video compares humans and chimps, saying the latter’s behaviors and facial expressions are “eerily human.” I could say the same thing about my cat. Read More ›
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Khan Academy Video, “Evidence for Evolution,” Gives Circular Arguments for Common Ancestry

If you define homology as resulting from common ancestry, you can’t then turn around and use that as an argument for common ancestry. Read More ›
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A Plea to Parents: Don’t “Butt Out” of Your Kids’ Education

In many districts evolutionary theory is taught as unquestionable dogma, with none of the theory’s weaknesses presented. Read More ›
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Photo: A high school biology classroom, by Dannel Malloy, via Flickr (cropped).

Give Parents a Say in Education? Imagine That!

As with cancel culture, ID proponents and Darwin skeptics were well aware of this issue for years, long before it came to the forefront in the present moment. Read More ›
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Brian Miller: The Physics of God

In just 18 minutes, Miller lays to rest any reasonable doubts that our universe must have had a beginning. As in, “In the beginning.” Read More ›
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Back to School with Biology Education

Geologist Casey Luskin offers tips for when diversity doesn’t extend into the biology classroom. Read More ›
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Critical Race Theory and Intelligent Design: The Mixed-Up Comparison of Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones essentially argues that worries about critical race theory have been ginned up by conservative provocateurs. Read More ›
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Summer Seminar Application Deadline Extended to April 30

One of the biggest activities that I missed while living abroad in South Africa doing my PhD was participating in Discovery Institute’s Summer Seminars. Read More ›
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Summer Seminars on ID Get a Makeover — More Accessible Now Than Ever Before

The aim as always is to provide graduates of the Seminars a major boost and ongoing mentorship aimed at launching their own careers in science and scholarship. Read More ›

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