Author Archives: Jonathan Smith

 Those who feel Creationism (Intelligent Design) needs to be taught along side Evolution as a valid opposing scientific theory, often site “evidence” from the Discovery Institute. Well Michael Medved, newly named Discovery Institute fellow, “opens mouth and inserts foot” with … Continue reading →

It will soon be 200 years since the birth of Charles Darwin and 150 years since the publication of On the Origin of Species, a book that outlined an idea that many people today still find shocking. That all life on … Continue reading →

The complete mitochondrial genome of a 38,000-year-old Neanderthal has been sequenced. The findings open a window into the Neanderthals’ past and helps answer lingering questions about our relationship to them. For the first time, we’ve built a sequence from ancient … Continue reading →

Washington, Aug 5 (IANS) Metabolic changes that spurred the evolution of our cerebral abilities may have possibly pushed the brain to its limits. The latest research adds weight to the theory that schizophrenia is a costly byproduct of human brain … Continue reading →

Tonight on the History Channel the series “Evolve” continues with it’s second episode Evolve – Guts. It doesn’t just take willpower to survive. It takes guts–in the form of a digestive system that turns food into fuel. Look closely at … Continue reading →

Ken Ham,Young Earth Creationist, the founder of Answers in Genesis-U.S. and the Creation Museum, will be holding a conference in Jacksonville Florida on Sunday August 17th through Monday 18th. Apart from the usual mind boggling topics such as:  College Outreach – … Continue reading →

Ninety five percent of living species are equipped with eyes. Discover how the ancestors of jellyfish may have been the first to evolve light-sensitive cells. Learn how dinosaur’s evolved eyes that helped them become successful hunters and finally, how primates evolved … Continue reading →

“Dentist” Don McLeroy, and the Texas Board of Education is gearing up to return science education in Texas back to the 19th century.This is the latest efforts by religious conservatives to discredit TOE after efforts to incorporate creationism into the science … Continue reading →