I grew up within easy walking distance of Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, one of the world’s busiest harbors. The water of that port is filled with thousands of sea creatures, such as gulls, fish, … more

In my youth I would frequently backpack to remote mountains. For a trip lasting only two days I would pack just a tarp and some twine. For a trip lasting more than a week I needed a tent with sealed … more

Powerful impact events early in Earth’s history transformed the planet from toxic to life-friendly. Heating of the Earth’s core allowed the planet to sustain a strong magnetic field … more

A few days ago, I discussed the implications of a paper displaying the critical importance of a late stage of terrestrial (rocky) planet formation for life on Earth. This study adds to the continuous … more

The more we learn, the more its features appear fine-tuned to enable the eventual existence of advanced life on Earth. A recent study, for example, shows a residual population of planetesimals (small, … more

Multicellular life (like humans) requires abundant oxygen in the atmosphere. Geological studies indicate that oxygen was not a permanent component of Earth’s atmosphere until 2.5 billion years … more

Monday’s TNRTB discussed the fine-tuned features of Earth’s celestial companion: the Moon. Previous NASA missions and scientific research revealed the Moon’s essential role in the … more

We had a rare opportunity to witness a solar eclipse on Sunday, May 20. Of course, looking directly into the Sun is never a good idea. So, using my telescope’s finder scope, Kathy and I … more

One of the ways a creation perspective differs from an evolutionary perspective may be seen in its explanation of humanity’s arrival time. Evolutionists say we humans showed up after 3.8 billion … more

We all know friends and relatives who exhibit frequent, large mood cycles. In some cases, the cycles can be so extreme as to make maintaining a normal life challenging.

Planetary scientists are … more

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For physical life to be possible in the universe, several characteristics must take on specific values, and these are listed below.1 In the case of several of these … more

An adult human can last 40 days without food, a week without any sleep, three days without water, but only five minutes without air. Yet nothing is more taken for granted than the air we breathe. … more