Geophysical Design
More Evidence for the Design of Earthquake Activity
In the December 2007 issue of Astrobiology Stanford University geophysicists Norman H. Sleep and Mark D. Zoback note that the higher tectonic activity during Earth’s early history could have … more
Getting the Continental Drift
Earthquakes and volcanos serve as important reminders of the phenomenal forces at work underneath Earth’s surface. The shape and arrangements of the continents change as the massive tectonic … more
Earth’s Deep, Life-Sustaining Oxygen Reservoir
Southern California, home to RTB, requires a huge quantity of water to maintain its large population and diverse economic and industrial activity. The region’s water needs exceed the local … more
Design Feature Prevents Hard Snowball Earth
Imagine the Antarctic glaciers extending over the whole Earth. Dating back to the early 1960s, scientists proposed just such a scenario, known as a “snowball Earth” hypotheses to explain … more
Fine-Tuning Allows Essential Plate Tectonics to Take Off
Last Christmas, my family flew back to the midwest in a Boeing 737. Getting an airplane to stay up in the air requires a tremendous amount of design, but most of the flight delivers all the excitement … more
The Rise of Atmospheric Oxygen
Everyone knows that humans die without adequate oxygen and many know that oxygen comprises about 20% of Earth’s atmosphere. As a kid, I always wondered why Earth’s atmosphere contained … more
Continental Landmass Growth and the Genesis 1 Chronology
The breakthrough yields yet more evidence for the divine inspiration of the Bible’s words and message. First, let me offer some personal background for this discovery.
I signed my name in the … more
Getting Water into the Mantle
The date was February 22, 2007. The event was a NASCAR race at California Speedway in Fontana, CA. I stood in the stands with my oldest son as the green flag dropped. As the collective roar of 32,250 … more
Some Like It Hot—Especially the Continents
I ran across an interesting article in Science Daily a few weeks ago. The article’s authors point to evidence that the vast majority of North America would reside under water if the rocks making … more
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Seems anticlimactic, doesn’t it? However, if water did not possess this unusual property, Earth’s habitability would dramatically decrease. Ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, and possibly even … more
Big Bacteria Help Resolve Big Creation/Evolution Debates
For most jobs the size of the applicant does not matter. But, there are exceptions: basketball centers must be tall, offensive tackles in professional football must be heavy, and World War II … more
Ode to Oxygen
My seventh-grade science teacher asked the class to list “the three most essential needs of human life.” The “correct” answer—water, food, and sleep—illustrates how … more
Design in Water’s Ability to Lubricate Faults
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Earthquake studies in Germany highlight more evidence consistent with the idea of a supernatural Creator fashioning a habitable planet for humanity. … more
More-Precise Dates Provide More-Detailed Picture
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Recent advances in dating technology have given earth scientists a much-more-detailed picture of Earth’s history—one that can be used to … more
Global Warming - How concerned do we really need to be?
Press release by Dr. Hugh Ross and Dr. Jeff Zweerink
Renowned astronomer and physicist Dr. Hugh Ross and astronomer Dr. Jeff Zweerink are available for comment about the science behind global … more
Humanity Arrives at the Just Right Time
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As scientists discuss ways to mitigate greenhouse warming, their possible solutions highlight the fine-tuning of humanity’s arrival on Earth. … more
Earth’s Magnetic Field Designed
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Detailed observations of the ocean floor reveal design in Earth’s magnetic field. Scientists have known for years that the polarity of … more
Design of an Oxygen-Rich Atmosphere
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Studies of the oxygen content of the ancient Earth provide additional evidence for a supernatural Designer crafting a suitable habitat for life. A … more
Biological Stirring of Oceans Reveals Long-standing Life
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Studies of ocean mixing reveal more evidence that Earth has been designed to sustain long-standing life. To maintain large-scale biological activity … more
Straight from the Fish's Mouth
When did Antarctica change from the forested continent it was 50 million years ago to the desolate ice sheet it is today? And why is this event important from an apologetics standpoint? Thanks to … more
