Tag: Rube Goldberg
Here’s Another Defense of Junk DNA
The authors criticize the “ultra-Darwinian mindset,” which “perpetuates the notion that the genome, and life itself, is like a Swiss watch.”
How Engineers Helped Save Biology from Evolutionary Theory
Design motifs such as four-bar linkages and control systems must meet exacting requirements whether implemented in a space shuttle or a fish.
Cells Reach Out and Touch, Providing Evidence of Foresight and Design
Cells are equipped with sensors that recognize touch and respond accordingly. They can even reach out to other cells with nanoscopic tunnels and share parts.
A Journalist at Stephen Meyer’s Dallas Speech Recalls His Own Remarkable Response
“At some point during this talk, I felt a gear turn in my head.”
Bullet Points for Jerry Coyne
Alas, Coyne’s review of Darwin Devolves has too little intellectual content to sustain any real engagement.