Month: January 2013
Just When You Thought You Knew Everything
Even if 4-strand DNA proves to be artifactual in living cells, it still looks really cool.
Magical Thinking in Science Journalism
See if you can follow the logic here. The Telegraph headline says “‘Strongest evidence yet to there being life on Mars.'”
Spectacular New Animation Demonstrates Intelligent Design of a Molecular Machine in the Cell
There is something very powerful, cutting through endless words and arguments, about seeing a clearly designed molecular mechanism at work.
The Moral Stupidity of Trying to Clone a Neanderthal Baby
There’s a monstrous nerdiness to the idea: An utter tone-deafness to the moral implications of pursuing the ultimate science-fair project.
Update: Our Recommended Resources for Non-Public School Educators
We get inquiries all the time from students and teachers, at public and private schools, wondering how best to incorporate a fuller picture of Darwinian evolution in their studies.