Tag: Michael Denton
Cinderella Story? Transposons Gain New Respect
Junk DNA has been getting redress for decades of ignominy. Now, retrotransposons and transposable elements may be next in line for a better reputation.
Michael Denton on Fine-Tuning: Wheels Within Wheels
When it comes to evidence of fine-tuning in the universe, the more you look, the more you find.
Myth-Making and Malthus
After reading Malthus out of personal interest, it dawned on Darwin how he might usefully appropriate the Malthusian analogy.
Ever Thought You Could Change Someone’s Mind?
Iain was a diehard atheist from the United Kingdom. “I absolutely knew that I would never believe in a creator. It was inconceivable to me,” he recalls.
It’s Black Friday: Get Your New ID-Themed Calendar!
New this year is Wondrous Water, a calendar featuring gorgeous water photography.