First Life on Earth9th International Society for the Study of the Origins of Life Meeting
Summary by Fuz Rana & Hugh Ross
Acid Rain Polluted Early Earth
Posted by Fazale ‘Fuz’ Rana, Ph.D. New Research Indicates Early Earth Conditions Were Too Harsh for Life’s Origin Bacteria's Long Reign
By Hugh Ross Why do stars twinkle? Why does God sometimes seem silent? Some “why” questions are more elusive than others. When presented with RTB’s biblical creation model people often ask, “If God designed the Earth and its life to provide a home for humans, why did he waste so much time with bacteria?” This question arises from the new strong evidence that early bacteria, every bit as advanced as bacteria today, and dating back 3.5 – 3.9 billion years, remain the only detectable life forms on Earth until 2.3 billion years ago. Blind Faith Fuels Origin-of-life Quest: A Report on ISSOL '99
by Fazale Rana The biological community’s mindlock on a natural-process origin of life seems to hold, but its irrationality becomes increasingly obvious with time. Hugh Ross and I made this observation as we spent time recently among some of the most distinguished scholars in the origin-of-life ranks at the combined 12th International Conference on the Origin of Life and the 9th ISSOL (International Society for the Study of the Origin of Life) meeting at the University of California, San Diego.
Creation Model Passes Big Test
by Fazale Rana, Ph.D. This past fall I took part in a pro football "pick'em" contest. For readers unfamiliar with this game, let me explain that the contestants demonstrate their football "smarts" by predicting the outcome of NFL games played each week. Even though I consider myself to be quite knowledgeable about football, I finished dead last. No matter what, I just couldn't predict the winners. (I guess there's always next year.) Earliest Direct Evidence of Life
David H. Rogstad, Ph.D. In his book , Dr. Fazale Rana reviews the extensive indirect evidence for the appearance of primitive life on Earth as early as 3.5 billion years ago (bya), with some indications that it may have Experiencing How Early Life Lived
Posted by Fazale ‘Fuz’ Rana, Ph.D. New Discovery Affirms RTB Model Predictions Finding a Popsicle at the Bottom of the Deep Freezer
Posted by Fazale ‘Fuz’ Rana, Ph.D. Microbes and DNA from 8-Million-Year-Old Ice Shed Light on Origin-of-Life Question Insight into the Late Heavy Bombardment and RTB's Creation Model
I've known people who have had a tumultuous childhood that has left them with emotional scars. The trauma of the first years of Earth's existence resulted in some scarring as well. And, based on a new study, perhaps... More Evidence for the Design of Earthquake Activity
8/18/2008 Stanford University geophysicists Norman H. Sleep and Mark D. Zoback note that the higher tectonic activity during Earth's early history could have played a key role in cycling critically important nutrients and energy sources for life New Discovery Confirms Life's Early Appearance on Earth
by Fazale (Fuz) Rana, Ph.D. Paleontologist Niles Eldredge refers to it as “the most arresting fact that [he has] ever learned.”1 Many others in the scientific community share Eldredge’s astonishment. What causes their amazement? Over the last decade or so, paleontologists have assembled a body of evidence indicating that life existed on Earth as far back as 3.8+ billion years ago.2 These life forms were morphologically simple, but biochemically and metabolically complex, single-celled microbes.3 New Evidence for Life's Rapid Origin
1/1/2001 Recent research indicates that the Moon suffered intense asteroid and meteoroid bombardment impacting its entire surface some 3.9 billion years ago.1, 2 Because of the Moon’s proximity to Earth and because of Earth’s greater gravity, we can reasonably infer that Earth, too, suffered heavy bombardment at that time— an assault as much as thirty times more intense. Origin-of-Life Predictions Face Off: Evolution vs. Biblical Creation
By Dr. Fazale Rana When addressing the challenges that naturalistic origin-of-life scenarios present to their faith, Christians often point to the many problems facing origin-of-life researchers. But just pointing out the problems with the evolutionary origin-of-life models has alienated secular scientists, and has, in fact, driven many scientists away from Christ. Smokers Not Healthy for Life
Posted by Fazale ‘Fuz’ Rana, Ph.D. New Discovery Undercuts Origin of Life at Hydrothermal Vents Most people now recognize that smoking takes years off of one’s life. But if it wasn’t for smokers, life’s start wouldn’t be possible—at least according to some origin-of-life researchers. Telltale Rocks
By Fazale Rana Research conducted by scientists from Denmark and Australia has uncovered new evidence for the metabolic complexity of early life on Earth. This team studying 3.5-billion-year-old rocks from northwestern Australia recovered sulfide deposits that represent the activity of ancient sulfate-reducing microorganisms. Too Hot To Handle
Posted by Fazale ‘Fuz’ Rana Genetic Code Indicates that Life Did Not Originate at High Temperatures What's Hiding on the Moon?
Sometimes the things we search for turn up in the most unlikely places. Such may be the case in gaining information about the origin of life here on Earth. Perhaps the best place to look for it is on the surface of the Moon! Where to Look for Earth's First Life
Hugh Ross, Ph.D. There's a down side to earthquakes and mudslides far beyond what most people are aware of. Plate tectonics and erosion are responsible for destroying the fossilized remains of Earth's first life. Why We Need to Return to the Moon
5/28/2007 I vividly recall sitting up all night with a dozen other astronomy students as we watched live on television the first men walk on the moon. The Apollo missions were more than just television spectaculars, however. The Apollo program helped us solve the mystery of the moon’s origin and helped establish how amazingly designed the moon is for the support of advanced life on Earth. Our books The Creator and the Cosmos and Origins of Life tell the story. First Life on EarthFirst Life on Earth |
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