Problem 9: Neo-Darwinism Struggles to Explain the Biogeographical Distribution of Many Species

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February 16, 2015

Evolution

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One of the most severe biogeographical puzzles for Darwinian theory is the origin of South American monkeys, called "platyrrhines." Read More ›

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Casey Luskin

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February 9, 2015

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Evolution
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, __k-review, convergent evolution, More than Myth, Research, science, Top 10}

Problem 7: Convergent Evolution Challenges Darwinism and Destroys the Logic Behind Common Ancestry

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February 9, 2015

Evolution

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One evolutionary scientist tried to pressure his readers by claiming "biologists today consider the common ancestry of all life a fact on par with the sphericity of the earth." Read More ›

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Casey Luskin

Date
February 2, 2015

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Evolution
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, __k-review, More than Myth, science, Top 10, Tree of Life, Views}

Problem 6: Molecular Biology Has Failed to Yield a Grand “Tree of Life”

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February 2, 2015

Evolution

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When fossils failed to demonstrate that animals evolved from a common ancestor, evolutionary scientists turned to another type of evidence. Read More ›

Dog in a box isolated on a white background

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Casey Luskin

Date
January 29, 2015

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Evolution
Intelligent Design
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, __k-review, Continuing Series, Darwin's Dilemma, More than Myth, science, Top 10}

Problem 5: Abrupt Appearance of Species in the Fossil Record Does Not Support Darwinian Evolution

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January 29, 2015

Evolution, Intelligent Design

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The origin of whales has been called a "poster child for macroevolution." Read More ›

Black caterpillar peacock butterfly, Inachis io at dusk-closeup. Climbs on the thistle leaf.

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Casey Luskin

Date
January 16, 2015

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Evolution
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, __k-review, More than Myth, science, Top 10, Views}

Problem 4: Natural Selection Struggles to Fix Advantageous Traits in Populations

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January 16, 2015

Evolution

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In 2008, 16 biologists from around the world convened in Altenberg, Austria, to discuss problems with the modern neo-Darwinian model of evolution. Read More ›

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Casey Luskin

Date
January 12, 2015

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Evolution
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, __k-review, Continuing Series, More than Myth, science, Top 10}

Problem 3: Step-by-Step Random Mutations Cannot Generate the Genetic Information Needed for Irreducible Complexity

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January 12, 2015

Evolution

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Most everyone agrees that Darwinian evolution works well when each small step along an evolutionary pathway provides a survival advantage. Read More ›

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Casey Luskin

Date
January 5, 2015

Categories
Chemistry
Evolution
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, __k-review, More than Myth, science, Top 10}

Problem 2: Unguided Chemical Processes Cannot Explain the Origin of the Genetic Code

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January 5, 2015

Chemistry, Evolution

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Let's assume that a primordial sea filled with life's building blocks did exist on the early Earth, and somehow it formed proteins and other complex organic molecules. Read More ›

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Casey Luskin

Date
January 2, 2015

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Evolution
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, __k-review, Continuing Series, More than Myth, science, Top 10, Views}

Welcome to the Top Ten Scientific Problems with Biological and Chemical Evolution

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January 2, 2015

Evolution

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"There are no weaknesses in the theory of evolution." Read More ›

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Casey Luskin

Date
December 30, 2014

Categories
Physical Sciences
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, __k-review, Continuing Series, cosmos, Cosmos (series), Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Responding to Cosmos, science, The Privileged Planet, Top 10}

#3 of Our Top Ten Evolution Stories of 2014: Cosmos Finale Takes One Last Shot at the Privileged Planet Thesis

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December 30, 2014

Physical Sciences

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It was a fitting end, in keeping with what we've seen already in the series. Read More ›

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Casey Luskin

Date
December 24, 2014

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Evolution
Faith & Science
Intelligent Design
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, __k-review, Bill Nye, events, Ken Ham, Nation, News, Top 10, Views}

#9 of Our Top Ten Evolution Stories of 2014: The Ham-Nye Creation Debate: A Huge Missed Opportunity

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December 24, 2014

Evolution, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design

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After watching the debate, I was reminded of what attracted me in the first place to the approach to investigating origins represented by the theory of intelligent design. Read More ›