Researchers from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) and other institutions have developed a mathematical model that predicts the optimal body plan for a fruit fly’s early embryo, suggesting that evolution may offer multiple optimal configurations rather than a single solution. This model highlights how biological systems, unlike […]
Top-Down Causation
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A study of 241 unresponsive patients with severe brain injuries found that up to 25% may exhibit “hidden consciousness,” showing brain activity consistent with following instructions, despite being unable to physically respond. This phenomenon, known as cognitive motor dissociation, suggests these patients are more aware of their surroundings than previously […]
In this article for the Kosmos Journal, Drew Dellinger explores how changing our worldview and story can transform society. It highlights the work of Thomas Berry, who argued that the ecological crisis stems from the limitations of our dominant cultural story. Berry believed a new cosmological story drawing on modern science […]
In this 24-minute video, James Tour issues a challenge to Origin-of-Life (OoL) researchers: show how life can be created through the chemical conditions of the early Earth. Tour frames his challenge into five questions. He says that if any of the OoL researchers he called on can answer just one […]
In this 1-hour+ conversation, Brandon McGuire and astrophysicist Hugh Ross engage in thought-provoking discussions on the existence of God, the fine-tuning of the universe, and the moral message of the Bible. They explore the complexities of the universe and the limitations of naturalistic explanations, emphasizing the need for intervention and […]
The article discusses the amyloid hypothesis, a theory proposing that amyloid proteins, often associated with diseases like Alzheimer’s, played a crucial role in the origins of life on Earth. This hypothesis challenges conventional ideas about the role of RNA and DNA in early life forms. It suggests that amyloids may […]
The article presents fascinating research challenging conventional notions of cognition by suggesting that even simple cells possess problem-solving capabilities akin to those observed in more complex organisms. This research, conducted by scientists at the University of Paris, highlights the remarkable adaptability and intelligence of single-celled organisms like yeast. By demonstrating […]
Dr. Stephen Meyer, a philosopher of science, discusses the concept of fine-tuning in the universe, arguing for the existence of a transcendent intelligence as the best explanation. He critiques materialism and atheism, asserting that they fail to adequately explain the universe’s origin and intricacies. Meyer also addresses objections to fine-tuning, […]