Tag: sunlight
Animals Tune Behavior by Lunar Cycle; but How?
Researchers in Austria think they have found a clue: a cryptochrome protein that appears to respond to the lunar cycle.
Armed Forces in the Cell Keep DNA Healthy
Science reporters struggle for metaphors to describe the complex operations they see going on in the cell.
Birds, Bats, Insects: Field Work on Animal Flight Reveals Wonders of Intelligent Design
The capabilities of flying animals continue to amaze scientists, and explanations challenge their best efforts. Does evolutionary theory help?
High Energy: Long Story Short Addresses “Energy Harnessing” and Life’s Origin
Everyone knows that maintaining life requires energy, but most do not appreciate the intricate steps required to harness it.
Earth’s Atmosphere Demonstrates Stunning Biocentric Fine-Tuning
For photosynthesis to proceed on a planet like Earth, sunlight (visual light) must penetrate the atmosphere all the way to the ground.