“Ocean, n. A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man—who has no gills.” Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

It’s easy to take … more

Water is a simple triatomic molecule, but its behavior is very complex. No chemist, biologist, or physicist would dare to say that water has been thoroughly studied or that how it functions on a … more

On Monday, guest writer Dr. Hugh Henry continued his discussion of design evidence in animals that possess magnetoreceptors (internal magnetic mapping systems). Observing and studying animals provides … more

In part 1 of this series, I explained various studies involving magnetoreception in trout, pigeons, sea turtles, and other creatures. Amazingly, the data suggest that some animals possess sensitive … more

Earlier this week, guest writer Dr. Hugh Henry introduced the topic of animals’ internal “GPS” as evidence of divine design. Research continually proves that animals have remarkable … more

In recent years, humans have gained the ability to navigate with satellite-based GPS systems. But some animals possess internal GPS systems, probably for millennia. The amazing explanation for this … more

If oxygen is vital for humans, why does it comprise only 20 percent of the atmosphere? Studies of ancient charcoal formations show that the atmosphere contained an even greater (and more variable) … 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

On Monday, visiting scholar Kevin Birdwell discussed the importance of cloud cover in understanding Earth’s climate changes. The alterations to Earth’s temperature and atmosphere over the … more

Winter often means more soup for dinner. Although the seasonal temperatures of Southern California seem moderate compared to places like the Midwest, the chill in the air still makes a good bowl of … more

Living in Missouri, family vacations often took us out west to Colorado and other Rocky Mountain states. After a long, flat drive across Kansas and almost half of Colorado, the Rockies–– … more

Earthquakes produced some of Earth’s most inspiring sights—the soaring geysers, burbling mud pits, and steaming springs of Yellowstone; the majestic Rockies, Andes, and Himalayas; the lush … more

One of my favorite activities is roasting s’mores over the campfire in the cool of the evening. Everyone knows you need graham crackers, chocolate squares, and marshmallows to make … more

One of Earth’s most remarkable attributes is the permanent oxygen component of the planet’s atmosphere. Oxygen’s reactivity makes it an efficient energy source for life, but it also … more