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Then It Would Be Alive!
Origin of life research has occupied scientists for years. The media often exaggerates claims that science is getting close to creating life. “Creating RNA life in a lab” is a headline in a recent...
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Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena AARO Report
Sean Kirkpatrick speaking to Senate Armed Services Committee One of the most repeated false media reports is the claim that aliens in spacecraft regularly visit Earth and want to affect human history....
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Nudibranchs in a Dazzling Array of Colors and Shapes
Chromodoris leoparda nudibranch Glaucus atlanticus nudibranch The diversity of life on planet Earth is astounding. One of the life forms that most of us are not aware of is the order nudibranchia....
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The Nature of Time Is a Mystery
The nature of time is one of the great mysteries of life. Time is not three-dimensional; in other words, we can’t describe it as left-right, up-down, or back-front. Time is a created thing, and thanks...
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If Religious Books Are Not Widely Circulated
Daniel Webster in 1825 by Sarah Goodridge Daniel Webster was an early American lawyer and statesman who represented New Hampshire and Massachusetts in the U.S. Congress. He also served as the 14th and...
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Total Solar Eclipse and the Matthew 27 Account
We received comments from two men who related the recent total solar eclipse and the Matthew 27 account of darkness coming over the land when Jesus was crucified. One of the enquirers was a Christian...
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A Very Tiny Frog
Brazilian flea toad (brachycephalus pulex) How small can a vertebrate get? The Brazilian flea toad (brachycephalus pulex) is the smallest known amphibian and the smallest known vertebrate. Despite its...
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Rapid Evolution of the Florida Snail Kite
Florida Snail Kite The Florida snail kite is a captivating bird found in southern Florida and the Everglades. Recently, researchers have seen a perplexing rapid evolution of the Florida snail kite....
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The Precision of the Cosmos Shows Design
One of the awe-inspiring scientific findings in astronomy is that the process of creating the cosmos is so exquisitely precise that it defies the notion of chance. In other words, the precision of the...
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The Design of Peregrine Falcons
Peregrin Falcon Human structures often upset the natural balance of birds. One example is the abundance of pigeons in urban areas, which disfigure statues and decorative stone buildings and spread...
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A Plant That Sweats
You and I keep cool in hot weather by evaporating water from our skin. For water to evaporate, it has to absorb roughly 540 calories per gram of water without changing its temperature. That removes a...
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Animals Can Learn From Their Peers
Bees pushing blue tab to open puzzle box for food.Credit: Alice Bridges (CC-BY 4.0) Scientists want to know how much animals can learn from their peers. How much animal behavior is genetic, and how...
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The War Against Christianity
The war against Christianity has grown in the United States. Here are some examples: *Fowler United Methodist Church in Annapolis, Maryland, suffered $100,000 in damages. Vandals tore down a wooden...
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Fungi Are All Around Us and Even Inside Us
One of the five million fungus species – morel mushroom The cover of the April 2024 issue of National Geographic and its first article are dedicated to what the editors call “Fabulous Fungi.” The...
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Characterizing God as a Vindictive Tyrant
Characterizing God as a vindictive tyrant who wants to send everyone to hell is the exact opposite of what the Bible teaches. God wants everyone to be saved. It would be helpful if writers who condemn...
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Is Consciousness an Illusion?
Daniel Dennett III (1942-2024) Is consciousness an illusion, or is it real? Philosopher Rene Descartes insisted that consciousness was the only undeniable fact of our existence. He is known for the...
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We Need Human Touch
What is the benefit of a hug or a handshake? Researchers in Germany and the Netherlands compiled data from 137 studies involving 13,000 people of all ages. Their research showed significant benefits...
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Technology Can Negatively Affect Learning
As an educator, I’ve observed a concerning trend. People, particularly students, have become reliant on technology such as computers and smartphones for writing and communication. It’s not uncommon to...
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Bar-tailed Godwit Migration
Bar-tailed Godwit In October 2022, a small bird set a new world record for long-distance flying as it flew nonstop from its hatching ground in Alaska to its wintering ground in Tasmania. This bird did...
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Mother’s Day and Motherhood
In 16th century England, a celebration called “Mothering Sunday” was the time for a special dinner in honor of the mother of the children in the family. The American celebration began in 1905 when...
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