Universe Design
TNRTB Classic: Dark Matter Behavior
Though numerous observations point to the existence of dark matter, scientists still lack a basic understanding of its nature. Dark matter played a vital role in transforming the hot, dense, isotropic … more
No Dark Matter Near the Sun—Oh Wait, We Found It
I work on a dark matter balloon experiment called GAPS (General Antiparticle Spectrometer). The detector looks for antideuterons, cosmically rare particles that can result when dark matter particles … more
Sandage Test Affirms Biblical Creation Model and Constant Laws of Physics
Allan Sandage (see Image 1), often described as the most influential astronomer of the last half-century, is credited with founding the discipline of observational cosmology. As Edwin Hubble’s … more
Big Bang Hits the Wall, Climbs Over
Does big bang cosmology best explain the universe’s history? The model has been subjected to exhaustive testing, but one test that could solidify the case has—until now—eluded … more
End of Star Formation Signals New Beginning
According to the proverb, all good things must come to an end. Vacations give way to work; scrumptious candy bars come down to a last bite; even sci-fi shows (like Star Trek) have a final episode. … more
Scientific opinions of the end times; Does Satan have the power to take lives?; Measurements of the Hubble constant
Episode #252: Scientific opinions of the end times; Does Satan have the power to take lives?; Measurements of the Hubble constant more
Is the Universe Doomed?
You might have seen- Fox News, Higgs Boson Particle May Spell Doom for Universe, Feb 21, 2013; http://news.yahoo.com/5-reasons-care-fridays-asteroid-flyby-042802278.html more
Largest Structure in Universe Discovered
You might have seen- Yahoo! News, rgest Structure in Universe Discovered, Jan 11, 2013; http://news.yahoo.com/largest-structure-universe-discovered-093416167.html more
Is Star Formation Coming to a Halt?
You might have seen- Yahoo! News, Star Formation Sputtering Out Across the Universe, Nov 5, 2012; http://news.yahoo.com/star-formation-sputtering-across-universe-190636283.html more
Why Testing the Existence of Dark Energy is Good
Does dark energy exist? Considering that three scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize for discovering the accelerated expansion of the universe, presumably caused by dark energy, one would think this … more
More Precise Measure of Universe's Expansion Rate Shows Fine-Tuning
You might have seen- Science Daily News, NASA's Infrared Observatory Measures Expansion of Universe, Oct 03, 2012; http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121003134808.htm more
Earliest Known Galaxy Discovered
You might have seen- Yahoo! News, Farthest Galaxy Yet Revealed by Cosmic Lens, Sep 19, 2012; http://news.yahoo.com/farthest-galaxy-yet-revealed-cosmic-lens-182209356.html more
Rebuilding of Special Disks Strengthens Cosmic Creation Model
Cite: M. Puech et al., “Galaxy Disks Do Not Need to Survive in the ΛCDM Paradigm: The Galaxy Merge Rate Out to z ~ 1.5 from Morpho-Kinematic Data,” The Astrophysical Journal 753 (July 10, 2012), id. … more
When life leaves the body; How big are black holes?; Jesus' DNA; Adam, Eve, and East African origins
Episode #219: When life leaves the body; How big are black holes?; What did Jesus' DNA look like?; Adam, Eve, and East African origins more
TNRTB Classic: Searching for Dark Energy
Earlier this week, I commented on dark energy’s impact on the fine-tuning argument for a Creator. For years, astronomers have hoped for direct detection of dark energy and the other dark … more
Honing in on Dark Energy Design
Increasingly accurate measurements of the quantity and character of dark energy provide an ever-stronger case for the supernatural design of the universe for the benefit of life and human beings in … more
Solving the Problem of the First Stars
“The Birth of a Galaxy: Primordial Metal Enrichment and Stellar Populations,” by John H. Wise et al., Astrophysical Journals 745 (January 20, 2012): id 50 more
A Flat Universe After All
Flatness can be good or bad. Flat champagne or a flat tire is not good. On the other hand, everybody seems to want a flat stomach.
Many astronomers yearn for a flat universe. In fact, they’ve … more
Galaxy Cluster Collision Throws a Dark Matter Curve Ball
M.J. Jee et al., “A Study of the Dark Core in A520 with the Hubble Space Telescope: The Mystery Deepens”, The Astrophysical Journal, 747 (March 10, 2012): 96 more
Lawrence Krauss; Creation day seven? Center of the universe? Expanding into "nothingness"?
(04/03/2012) A response to Lawrence Krauss; Is creation day seven really ongoing? Where is the center of the universe? Expanding into "nothingness"? more