Evolution:
Here we have yet another example of evolution cobbling together new proteins from existing structures. And what do you know, it kinda matters: The TRIM5-CypA gene found in Asian macaques is a hybrid of two existing proteins, TRIM5 and CypA....
Posted on February 29, 2008 11:10 AM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
They put on a fantastic Darwin Day celebration in Iowa City. Excellent camaraderie, good times good people good beer and whatnot, and the turnout for all the events was exceptional. Massimo Pigliucci gave a nice interview for the local NPR...
Posted on February 21, 2008 1:17 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
If you're looking for a website that gives a nice intro to the nature of science and evolution, but doesn't use lots of jargon, you should check out This View of Life. From the About page: The aim of this...
Posted on February 14, 2008 9:10 AM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Those crazy folks over at the Alliance for Science are putting up the notice for their 2nd Annual Evolution Essay contest!!! The first contest, while thrown together at the very last minute, turned out to be a success. Five high...
Posted on November 7, 2007 2:15 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Did Baylor University just put the muzzle on science!?!??!
Posted on September 5, 2007 3:25 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
It looks like somebody either never heard of Dover, or refused to learn from their lesson. It seems the local ID supporters of Chesterfield County aren't happy: So far, the official actions of the CCSB have been limited to issuing...
Posted on July 11, 2007 3:28 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
It's official! In honor of Darwin Day celebrations everywhere, the Alliance for Science is having their first annual Evolution Essay contest! This year's question: Why would you want your doctor to have studied evolution? Pop on over for contest details,...
Posted on February 12, 2007 1:40 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Darwin Day is fast approaching! In honor of Charles Darwin's birthday and his intellectual achievements, the Alliance for Science is starting an annual Darwin Day essay contest geared at high school students. We will be accepting essays from the 50...
Posted on February 8, 2007 10:30 AM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Looks like creationist paragon of moral fortitude Kent Hovind might be headed to the slammer....
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Posted on November 2, 2006 6:30 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
The Alliance for Science, in an effort to further dialogue between the science, religious,and business communities, is committed to bringing in a diverse network of speakers to its public meetings in the DC Metro area. Last year we had Dr....
Posted on October 6, 2006 8:36 AM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
The takedown intro has been posted at The Panda's Thumb. If the server's down, keep checking in. Over the next week or two, various bloggers will pick apart the different chapters and expose this trash for what it is; a...
Posted on August 26, 2006 10:43 AM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
I just don't get it. On one hand, Francis Collins is clearly a bright guy and an established researcher. He headed the Human Genome Project, for cryin' out loud. He's an evangelical Christian, which I personally don't care about one...
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Posted on July 22, 2006 11:32 PM • 14 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
A new website in the fight against the ID movement's attempted takeover of the Kansas state science standards. Check it out. Nick Matzke has more here....
Posted on July 17, 2006 4:50 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Kent, the gift that keeps on giving. Man, is anybody affiliated with Hovind NOT a crook?...
Posted on July 15, 2006 2:10 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Last weekend there was an article in the Wichita Eagle on the situation with the Kansas BoE. Since creationists can't get their tripe published in real science journals, but instead have to rely on popularity contests elections in order to...
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Posted on July 14, 2006 8:52 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
...you might not know what to do you might have to think of how you got started sittin' in your little room --The White Stripes...
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Posted on June 9, 2006 9:34 AM • 0 Comments • 1 TrackBacks
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