Tagged: evolution
Analysis: Herschel Walker doesn't understand how evolution works. 'Why are there still apes?' - CNNPolitics
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3 years ago
"At one time, science said man came from apes, did it not?" Walker, the frontrunner for the Georgia Republican Senate nomination, said in an appearance over the weekend at a church in...
What about the Bible?
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5 years ago
The essential message of this video is that it might be wiser to learn about the creator (if one exists) through its creations rather than attempting to find truth in collections of repeatedly...
Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for pioneering work in evolutionary science
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7 years ago
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Frances H. Arnold and the other half jointly to George P. Smith and Sir Gregory P. Winter on Wednesday for their work harnessing the power of...
Rummaging About in the Genetic Junkyard
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7 years ago
Hi all. I often have the urge to post videos of lectures or presentations that are scientifically educational in nature, but I rarely do so because of their length (usually 45-120 minutes), which...
Climate change could affect human evolution. Here's how. Global warming will likely alter the internal workings of our bodies — and cause a noticeable shift in our appearance.
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6 years ago
As climate change brings rising temperatures, droughts, shifting patterns of precipitation and longer growing seasons, plants and animals are evolving to keep pace.Biologists have observed...
Why There Is No God: Quick Responses to 10 Common Theist Arguments [for the existence of god]
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7 years ago
I have been in many conversations where the debate turns into a discussion about whether God exists or not. Often times, theists will cite some "proof" for a God, which often turns out to be a...
What having a dog does to your brain and body
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7 years ago
(Photo: HC at Auburn University ) Your pets have a larger effect on your body and brain than you might think. They have the ability to increase levels of oxytocin in the brain, bringing...
Creationism Bill Dies in Alabama
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7 years ago
Alabama's House Bill 258 , which would have allowed teachers to present "the theory of creation as presented in the Bible" in any class discussing evolution, "thereby affording students a...
Creationism bill in Alabama
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7 years ago
From the NCSE article : Alabama's House Bill 258 , introduced on January 18, 2018, would, if enacted, allow teachers to present "the theory of creation as presented in the Bible" in any...
Evolutionary Genetics - Copy number variation and the secret of life - with Aoife McLysaght
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8 years ago
From the description: Evolution is powered by variation: the differences in DNA sequences. One hugely important form of difference is copy number variation, where genes are duplicated or...
It’s Official: The Left Has Abandoned Evolution
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8 years ago
Its pursuit of “social justice” now trumps “science” every time. Of all the absurd and ill-informed clichés being parroted by today’s politicos, the notion of s cience as a saber wielded...