Earth, an Extraordinary Magnet for Life

We might take it for granted, but our planet's magnetic field is no sure thing. A just-published research paper by three Australian astronomers shows that……

Requirements for Life

Life and Magnetic Field Variations

In last week's blog about Earth's magnetic field1 I wrote about recent research by three Australian astronomers that demonstrated the possible existence of life on……

Life Design

Life Requires Galactic and Supergalactic Habitable Zones

Zones where advanced life can exist in the universe just became stricter. Astronomical researchers have discovered that livable neighborhoods must include not only favorable planet-to-star……

Solar System Design

Origin of Our Amazing Nitrogen

For several decades, astronomers have known that Earth's atmosphere possesses a nitrogen abundance that is exquisitely fine-tuned for advanced life. Now, a team of four……

Solar System Design

#WednesdayWisdom from Thinker Mortimer J. Adler

On my Facebook and Twitter pages I have a weekly segment called #WednesdayWisdom, where I provide thoughtful quotes from great thinkers in various fields. The……

Reading

Apologia Sophia: “Apologetics Wisdom” 4—Online Engagement

Do you struggle with how to engage people who disagree online? You're not alone. As noted in parts 1, 2, and 3 (of six), the……

Worldviews

Apologia Sophia: “Apologetics Wisdom” 5—Classics

What can past defenders of the faith teach us today? As it turns out, historic Christianity's preeminent voices have passed on a treasure trove of……

Blaise Pascal

Apologia Sophia: “Apologetics Wisdom” 6—More Classics

What is one of the best ways to prepare for explaining and defending Christianity's truth claims? I suggest that tapping into the wisdom of historic……

Incarnation

Finding Water Everywhere in the Search for Life

What comes to mind when you think of water? Personally, water reminds me of some of my favorite activities: canoeing down the spring-fed rivers of……

Life on Other Planets

Mastering Eddington’s Confirmation of General Relativity

Many people who witnessed the great eclipse of 2017 will remember it as a wondrous spectacle. But one amateur astronomer saw the event as an……

Laws of Physics

The Perils of Space Travel

If only space travel were as easy as depicted in Star Wars or Star Trek! Traveling a few thousand times the speed of light onboard……

UFOs & Extraterrestrials

Will Science Become “Useless”?

In his book A Universe from Nothing, Lawrence Krauss makes no bones about his belief that science provides great contributions to our fundamental knowledge. By……

Theology

Are There Traces of Pre-Fall Civil Society Today?

A young PhD candidate in sociology asked this question of RTB scholars: "When RTB scholars approach their field of truth, are there specific questions any……

Deformed in God’s Image?

Do children born with deformities reflect the image of the God who gives them life? Some websites feature disturbing images of such children along with……

God’s Genuine Love for All

Does God genuinely and savingly love everyone? Many theologians say no. However, there are good and substantial biblical reasons to think that God not only……

How Bacteria Train Our Immune System

When I was growing up, I learned to fear microorganisms. As a child I remember always being concerned about catching a sore throat because the……