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Geology: A Science Where Theories Undergo Subduction

March 8, 2018

In plate tectonics, continental plates get subducted and melt under pressure. That’s like what happens to geological theories. Read enough geology papers, and you will find old theories constantly being replaced. Classic examples include plate tectonics becoming the new normal after Wegener’s theory had been viciously attacked, and megaflood theory for the Channeled Scablands becoming […]

Physics

Earth Magnetic Field Still Decaying

March 7, 2018

Old-earth belief tries to paper over a disturbing fact with speculative models, but 160 years of measurements show the strength of our planet's magnetic field is dropping fast.

Fossils

Misreading Soft Tissue

March 5, 2018

When organic remains are found in fossils said to be hundreds of millions of years old, what questions should be asked?

Biomimetics

Trends in Biomimetics: Copying Irreducible Complexity

March 3, 2018

Not everything in nature can be copied effectively for human engineering. Why? Nature is sometimes too good.

Dinosaurs

Most Armored Dinosaurs Found Upside Down

March 2, 2018

Why are 81% of ankylosaur fossils found belly up? With clever storytelling, you can accommodate this to evolution's long ages.

Cosmology

“Cosmologists Are Often Wrong, But Never in Doubt”

March 1, 2018

Astronomy used to be the flagship model of observational science. Now, the method is: embrace the dogma, then hunt for obscure details that might support it.

Solar System

Dust a Major Problem on Non-Earth Worlds

February 28, 2018

You can't just beam down to a planet and start walking around. That dust under your feet can cause major problems.

Darwin and Evolution

Unchallenged Darwinism Produces Sloppy Science

February 26, 2018

Any science needs open debate, but Darwinism is different: Big Science forbids it. Here are examples of ridiculous speculations that result. An Ancient Virus May Be Responsible for Human Consciousness (Rafi Letzter at Live Science). Your rationality is a mistake. Your ancient ancestor caught a virus, and woke up, transforming from zombie to person. This […]

Bible and Theology

Biblical Archaeology Scores Three More Confirmations

February 25, 2018

Artifacts mentioning Biblical names continue to turn up in the lands of the Bible. One announced this week is the talk of the town.

Genetics

Is the Y Chromosome Disappearing?

February 24, 2018

Some evolutionists claim that the Y chromosome of human males is shrinking and will disappear. Is this true? On what evidence do they make this claim?

Early Man

Neanderthal Art Found: Last Barrier to Full Human Status Falls

February 23, 2018

They were strong, skilled hunters, with large brains. They interbred with 'modern humans.' But they have always been disparaged because they left no art. Till now.