Moon Phases, Eclipses, Seasons: An Astronomy Primer
A clear, engaging primer on the sky above you — from eclipses and moon phases to seasons, constellations, and why your birthday zodiac sign isn’t even visible that night.
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Ring Species Explained: What Ensatina Salamanders Reveal About Speciation
The Ensatina salamanders of California form a living ring species, where asymmetric mate choice and pheromones reveal reinforcement and speciation in real time.
The Horse’s Teeth Parable: Why False Attribution Persists When Authority Replaces Evidence
A humorous parable about counting a horse's teeth reveals how critical inquiry—and a good look in the barn—can outdo centuries of inherited authority and forged authorship.
James Randi’s Project Alpha Hoax: How Two Magicians Fooled a Parapsychology Lab
Can a scientist be fooled by a simple magic trick? Project Alpha wasn't just a hoax; it was a four-year masterclass in how experimental trust can lead to scientific failure. Discover how James Randi used two amateur magicians to expose the massive procedural flaws in a university parapsychology lab.
Endogenous Retroviruses: A Powerful Proof of Evolution
Endogenous retroviruses are ancient viral stowaways in our DNA. Humans and chimps share ERVs in the same genetic locations—an impossibility by chance. These viral fossils are stunning evidence of common ancestry and evolution's undeniable fingerprints.
Kitzmiller v. Dover: Michael Behe and Intelligent Design
When ID advocate Michael Behe took the stand, he claimed no scientific evidence could explain the immune system’s evolution. Then came the towering stack of books. This courtroom clash cracked intelligent design wide open.
Creation “Science” and the Gospel According to AiG
Answers in Genesis publishes a so-called "scientific journal"—but spoiler alert: it only prints what confirms Genesis. No testable science allowed, just biblical cosplay in a lab coat. Here's why ARJ is more theology than theory.
The RLN in Giraffes: Adventures in Evolution
The giraffe’s laryngeal nerve takes a 15-foot detour down the neck and back up again. It’s not elegant, it’s not smart—it’s evolutionary baggage. A perfect example of how nature builds with duct tape, not blueprints. Intelligent design? Not even close.
How the Eye Evolved (Yes, It DID Evolve) – Step by Step
Think the eye is “too complex to have evolved”? Flatworms, limpets, and box jellyfish would like a word. Step-by-step, evolution built the eye—and we’ve got the receipts.