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
Zika Virus in the News
With Zika virus featuring so prominently in the news, there is a growing concern among people about its rapid spread. … Continue reading Zika Virus in the News
Why Does Hydrogen Exist in the Universe?
The third most abundant molecule in the universe has the most well-known chemical formula—H2O, or water. No one disputes the … Continue reading Why Does Hydrogen Exist in the Universe?
Why Does Carbon Exist in the Universe?
What are the two most known chemical compounds? Clearly water (H2O) takes first place, but with all the discussion of … Continue reading Why Does Carbon Exist in the Universe?
Did Comets Carry Prebiotic Materials to Early Earth?
“Don’t eat the snow!” As a little kid growing up in the central part of West Virginia, I heard that … Continue reading Did Comets Carry Prebiotic Materials to Early Earth?
Did Neanderthals Bury Their Dead with Flowers?
Were Neanderthals like us? The answer to this question has profound implications for our understanding of human origins, and for … Continue reading Did Neanderthals Bury Their Dead with Flowers?
What Microlensed Planets Reveal about Our Solar System
In the search for distant planetary systems, astronomers employ a special method to discover planets beyond the range of our … Continue reading What Microlensed Planets Reveal about Our Solar System
Thank God for Merging Neutron Stars
Have you thanked God for neutron and black hole merging events today? You should. A new study of an ancient … Continue reading Thank God for Merging Neutron Stars
Structure of Dinosaur Collagen Unravels the Case for a Young Earth
This TNRTB was originally published in August 2011, but we are reposting it because of its relevancy today. One of … Continue reading Structure of Dinosaur Collagen Unravels the Case for a Young Earth
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 … Continue reading Why Do Mitochondria Have DNA?
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