Earth has experienced many tectonic plate collisions throughout its history. By far the most dramatic collision began 50 million years ago and… read more

Astronomers’ unusual but effective means of detecting helium hydride has generated excitement among researchers by helping to account for the… read more

In last week’s blog about Earth’s magnetic field1 I wrote about recent research by three Australian astronomers that demonstrated the… read more

We might take it for granted, but our planet’s magnetic field is no sure thing. A just-published research paper by three Australian astronomers… read more

Zones where advanced life can exist in the universe just became stricter. Astronomical researchers have discovered that livable neighborhoods must… read more

For several decades, astronomers have known that Earth’s atmosphere possesses a nitrogen abundance that is exquisitely fine-tuned for advanced… read more

In August 2017, Reasons to Believe organized a conference on the fine-tuned design of the Sun and Moon that makes advanced human civilization… read more

Seventy-one percent may seem like average, but when it comes to Earth’s surface water percentage, that number appears to be ideal for advanced… read more

Considerable political and scientific discussion today concerns the possible effects of global warming. Not much attention, however, has been given… read more

Scientists’ quest to find a habitable planet like Earth continues to drive extraterrestrial research. However, new studies show that planets… read more

One of the most popular blogs I wrote in 2010 discussed how the recovery of the sperm whale population from near extinction to 12,000 individuals in… read more

Theater aficionados know that noise and commotion behind the curtain during intermission of a theatrical performance intensifies expectation. Then,… read more

Years ago, in a paper published in the Astrophysical Journal, theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss referred to dark energy as presenting “the… read more

Large terrestrial mammals bring delight to everyone. Such pleasure explains why zoos, wild animal parks, and safaris are so popular. It also explains… read more

Ongoing development in high-precision cosmology may soon provide yet even more compelling evidence for the supernatural origin of the universe.… read more

Last May I debated with Peter Atkins, Oxford University chemist and well-known atheist, on the Unbelievable? radio show and video podcast. Toward the… read more

During our mountaineering trips I am always the cautious one, carefully charting the safest routes to our destinations. Not so much my wife. Whenever… read more

When we think about volcanoes, the images that typically come to mind are violent eruptions that devastate the surrounding landscapes and bring death… read more