When Albert Einstein first introduced his general theory of relativity, it revolutionized the way scientists viewed space and time. First, it explicitly codified the notion that the laws of physics … more

Life requires carbon. No other element permits the complex chemical bonds like carbon does, and without this chemical complexity life cannot exist. Yet the universe began without the presence of any … more

Over 100 years ago, scientists began dating different objects using radioactive materials contained within them. They have since developed numerous techniques that utilize a suite of radioisotopes to … more

On Monday I profiled four discoveries that, while they may not have an apologetics application, are just too cool or interesting to ignore. I’ve covered other such findings in previous TNRTB … more

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Earthquake TrackersOver the past few hundred years, some of the largest earthquakes in the continental United States occurred in the New Madrid seismic zone (see graphic below). Even though … more

As I predicted nearly two-and-a-half years ago, it looks like the Earth will survive the most powerful accelerator ever built. A recent article validates my prediction.

On September 8, 2008, I … more

A few weeks ago I wrote an article arguing that inflation does not imply a change in the laws of physics. Yet, a few days after the article posted, some scientists announced evidence that some of the … more

Every now and again, a cool scientific discovery comes along that doesn’t have an obvious apologetic connection but warrants mention simply because it’s interesting. Here’s a … more

As a kid growing up in Missouri, I would’ve said the best way to get down a hill depends on the season. A sideways roll worked well during the summer when the ground was dry, but winter called … more

People value reliability. Businesses put a lot of effort into assuring customers of the reliability of their products. Consumers associate the question "Can you hear me now?" with the reliability of … more

Ever since the original USS Enterprise first zoomed across television screens at warp speed in 1966, Gene Roddenberry’s space fantasy, Star Trek, has captivated people’s imaginations. … more

We’ve seen these plot devices repeated throughout the action/adventure genre. Obviously, the climaxes of popcorn flicks are rife with scientific inaccuracies. It drives my wife crazy when I … more