Bioinspired Design for Technology and Epigenetic Regulation by Vit C | Stars, Cells, and God ep9 Multimedia by Reasons to Believe ( May 13, 2022 ) Join Hugh Ross and Jim Painter as they discuss new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, as well as new discoveries that point to the reality of God’s existence. References: Bioinspired Design for Technology: For Podcast: Bioinspired Hierarchical Porous Membrane for Efficient Uranium Extraction from Seawater For […]
Type Ia Supernovae are Standard Candles Publication by Anjeanette Roberts ( January 10, 2007 ) New x-ray observations have confirmed the validity of one tool scientists use to measure fine-tuning in the universe. Scientists believe that all type Ia supernovae occur in a particular type of double-star system in which a white-dwarf star consumes matter blown off of the other star and detonates upon reaching a critical mass. Because this critical mass is the same for all stars, all these supernovae exhibit the same brightness, which permits astronomers to determine the distance to any given supernova. These distances are vital for determining the expansion history of the universe. The x-ray satellite SWIFT recently detected x-rays from one of these supernovae, confirming the presence of material from the companion star surrounding the detonating white dwarf. Observations from these double-star systems first indicated the presence of the tremendously fine-tuned dark energy—the self-stretching property of the universe. Consequently, these results further buttress RTB’s cosmic creation model, which predicts such fine-tuning in the universe. Astronomy
Statements about Science that Bother Me Part 3 Publication by Kenneth Samples ( May 27, 2008 ) Religious ideas have no place in science! While ardent secularists often express this sentiment today, the historical roots of modern science are deeply tied to religion in general and to Christianity in particular. Philosophy & Ethics
Multiverse Musings – Before the Big Bang Publication by Jeff Zweerink ( January 28, 2009 ) Does the universe end at the farthest reaches we can observe? If it doesn’t, then what characteristics does this realm beyond the observable universe exhibit? While science fiction authors have written in depth about alternate universes, many scientists want to bring these questions into their arena. To do so, they must posit explanations that account for existing data and predict what future experiments and observations might reveal. The most expedient avenue for such investigations involves inflation and its effect on the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation . Astronomy
Debating Embryonic Stem Cells and Biotechnology Multimedia by Hugh Ross ( February 17, 2018 ) Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the human body. They are used medically for regenerative therapy to treat a variety of conditions. However, stem cells have traditionally been harvested from early-stage embryos, raising concerns for those who believe life begins at conception. Fazale Rana and atheist biologist Robert Stovold join Unbelievable? host Justin Brierley to debate a new technology that allows stem cells to be produced without destroying embryos.
Did Humans Cause the Global Extinctions of Mammals? Publication by Fazale “Fuz” Rana ( September 9, 2014 ) Cursed is the ground because of you. — Genesis 3:17 Humans cause a lot of damage to the environment. Understandably, many people attribute the destruction to the ballooning human population and the activities associated with advancing and sustaining first world economies and industrializing the nations of the second and third worlds. Creation Views
American Museum of Science & Energy Event by Reasons to Believe ( February 13, 2019 ) Fazale Rana will be speaking at the American Museum of Science and Engery. He will be giving a lecture, followed by an open Q&A session. More information to come. This event is open to the public. Paid admission to the museum is required. https://amse.org/
Do Plastic-Eating Bacteria Dump the Case for Creation? Blog by Fazale “Fuz” Rana ( July 18, 2018 ) At the risk of stating the obvious: Plastics are an indispensable part of our modern world. Yet, plastic materials cause untold problems for the environment. One of the properties that makes plastics so useful also makes them harmful. Plastics don’t readily degrade. Biology
Why Would a Good God Create That? Part 3 Blog by Guest Writer ( April 9, 2010 ) Every day I use an inhaler to control asthma symptoms. Since childhood I’ve struggled with asthma and although a cure does not yet exist, I can’t help yearning for a day when this weight will be lifted from my lungs.
12 Life Parallels between St. Augustine and C. S. Lewis Blog by Kenneth Samples ( March 22, 2022 ) When I was a Roman Catholic in my younger days I heard a priest say: “Find a saint in church history that you greatly relate to and follow him or her through your life as a friend and as a spiritual role model.” Of course, some Christians would insist that they are exclusively “Jesus followers” […] Theology