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The Miracle of Man: Reflections on the Westminster Conference

Dr. Miller gives a brief summary of his talk on the fine-tuning of human vision. We’ll be doing a full episode with him on that subject soon. Read More ›
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Mind, Brain, Soul: What’s the Difference? Find Out at the 2023 Westminster Conference

Sam Harris has said that “You can do what you decide to do — but you cannot decide what you will decide to do.” Read More ›
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Listen: Children of Light — and Water — With Michael Denton

The sun has a fantastic range of electromagnetic radiation, from high-energy gamma rays all the way to long wavelength radio waves. Read More ›
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Denton Explains How Light Sustains Human Life

“The atmosphere lets through just the light we need,” says Denton, “and the sun puts out just the light we need. It’s a remarkable coincidence." Read More ›
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How the Earth Operates Supply Chains for Life

It’s no help having essential elements in the Earth’s crust if they can’t get to the organisms that need them. Read More ›
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Diatoms and the Mystery of Morphogenesis

From code to art: how does a linear set of instructions result in a beautifully crafted pattern? Diatoms do it, and scientists are struggling to figure out how. Read More ›
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Salt of the Earth Regulates Habitability

A planet needs more than location in a habitable zone. It needs the right ingredients, and salt has a surprising role. Read More ›
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Photo: Geysers on Enceladus, via NASA.

Intelligent Design and Planetary Timing 

Enceladus is an especially fascinating case. Nearly 100 geysers of water ice are currently jetting out of its south pole at supersonic speed. Read More ›
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Rabbi Adam Jacobs Talks with Michael Denton about Intelligent Design

Rabbi Jacobs, with the worldwide Jewish outreach group Aish HaTorah, makes a very thoughtful conversation partner for Dr. Denton. Read More ›
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Birds, Bats, Insects: Field Work on Animal Flight Reveals Wonders of Intelligent Design

The capabilities of flying animals continue to amaze scientists, and explanations challenge their best efforts. Does evolutionary theory help? Read More ›

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