Why Skiers Can Be Thankful for Bacteria
I was 12 years old when I first learned to ski. Our family was visiting relatives in Washington for Christmas, … Continue reading Why Skiers Can Be Thankful for Bacteria
Category: Life Design
Complex Carbohydrates Illustrate the Design in Cells
Life requires information and information is the product of mind. We know that DNA and protein structures are information-rich molecules. … Continue reading Complex Carbohydrates Illustrate the Design in Cells
Bacteria May Offer a Climate Change Solution
What is the dominant and most abundant life-form on Earth? Surprisingly, it is not humans, cows, trees, grass, or insects. … Continue reading Bacteria May Offer a Climate Change Solution
How Milk and Bacteria Help Us Grow
When I was a kid I didn’t like milk much—unless it was chocolate. I have no idea how many times … Continue reading How Milk and Bacteria Help Us Grow
Thank God for Gut Microbes
The microbes in your lower intestine are like Rodney Dangerfield—they get no respect. So, I am guessing that the bacteria … Continue reading Thank God for Gut Microbes
Celebrating 3.8 Billion Years of Bacteriophage
Among researchers, 2015 is known as the year of the phage. It marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of … Continue reading Celebrating 3.8 Billion Years of Bacteriophage
Weird Life: Is Ammonia-Based Life Possible?
In classic science fiction serials, such as Star Trek, Doctor Who, and Stargate SG-1, intrepid heroes regularly travel to other … Continue reading Weird Life: Is Ammonia-Based Life Possible?
Engineers’ Muse: The Design of Biochemical Systems
The identity of the woman in Johannes Vermeer’s most famous painting, Girl with a Pearl Earring, is unclear, but it … Continue reading Engineers’ Muse: The Design of Biochemical Systems
Weird Life: Could Life Be Based on Another Liquid?
The science-fiction television show Babylon 5 featured a giant space station where humans and aliens could meet in peace. The … Continue reading Weird Life: Could Life Be Based on Another Liquid?
Thank God for Trees and Responsible Lumbering
In Genesis 1:28–30, God commands humanity to rule over all the earth and to manage the planet’s resources for the … Continue reading Thank God for Trees and Responsible Lumbering
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