Historical Contingency and the Improbability of Protein Evolution, Part 2 (of 2)
A few weeks ago, Kathy Emmons of WORD FM in Pittsburg interviewed me about the connection between human evolution and human trafficking. During the… read more
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Science News Flash: Stone Tool Use by Capuchin Monkeys Challenges Human Evolution
I love cashew nuts! Apparently, so do capuchin monkeys.
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Historical Contingency and the Improbability of Protein Evolution, Part 1 (of 2)
Can evolutionary processes produce biological innovation?
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Science News Flash: Reinterpretation of Sea Worm Fossil Challenges Evolution
In a recent article published by the BBC, researchers from the University of Toronto announced the reinterpretation of an enigmatic fossil, Oesia… read more
Adam and Eve: A Primordial Pair or a Population?
Today, one of the central science-faith issues facing evangelical Christianity centers around the historicity of Adam and Eve. Did Adam and Eve… read more
Do Neanderthal Cave Structures Challenge Human Exceptionalism?
When I visited Great Britain years ago, I was surprised at how difficult it was for me to cross busy streets. Because cars travel on the opposite… read more
Complex Protein Biogenesis Hints at Intelligent Design
While growing up, I had a friend named Tom who had an unusual older brother named Tim. Back then, Tom and I really looked up to Tim. Maybe… read more
Structure of Dinosaur Collagen Unravels the Case for a Young Earth
One of the most provocative pieces of evidence young-earth creationists cite for a 6,000- to 10,000-year-old Earth is the discovery of soft-tissue… read more
Why Do Mitochondria Have DNA?
Whenever I speak on university campuses, students challenge me with the endosymbiont hypothesis. This hypothesis is an important facet of the… read more
A Christian Perspective on Brain-Computer Interfaces
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Beetles Inspire an Engineering Breakthrough
The Beatles are recognized for inspiring countless musicians and shaping the face of pop music. Likewise, beetles (the insect, not the musicians)… read more
A Periodic Table for Protein Structures Reveals Biochemical Design
During my senior year in high school, I was the proud winner of the Periodic Table Competition at the West Virginia State Science and Engineering… read more
Phosphorus No Help for Chemical Evolution
Born under a bad sign
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How Face Mites Support the Biblical Account of Human Origins
It's a little gross to consider, but every one of us has mites that live in our hair follicles. Most of the mites are found near our cheeks,… read more
Mites Take a Bite Out of Evolution
The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day holds special significance for our family. It is the time of the year we clean and re-organize… read more
Facing Failed Predictions: Extinction, Not Biological Innovation, Explains Biodiversity
For many scientists, biological evolution is one of the most successful theories of all time. It is widely held that the evolutionary paradigm can… read more
Three (More) Reasons Why Junk DNA Is No Longer Evidence for Evolution
At one time, many researchers viewed shared junk DNA sequences as the most compelling evidence for common descent and, hence, biological evolution.… read more
Why Does Written Language Appear So Late after Human Origins?
Written language is a manifestation of symbolism, a quality that accounts for the exceptional cognitive ability displayed by human beings. Through… read more