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Don’t Sweat It! – Part 2

Last month we discussed the vital role of sweat glands in cooling the human body. I mentioned that when the temperature returns to normal, the sweat glands must be turned off (like a thermostat in your house). But how does this happen? In a recent article, Dr Jonathan McLatchie, Professor at Sattler College in Boston, details the role a […]

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March 2, 2024
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Don’t Sweat It!

Sweat glands are one of those bodily systems that we prefer not to think about too much. Nobody wants to smell like sweat or have their face dripping in public. But our bodies have a very tight tolerance for internal temperature. Only a few degrees above normal can be lethal! Sweat glands play a very […]

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The Wonder of Water

A number of essential factors about our existence on planet Earth are “fine-tuned.” Sometimes called the “Goldilocks” properties, these environmental factors must be precisely as they are. For if they were just slightly different, life as we know it could not exist. We have discussed some of the “fine-tuning” involving the laws of the universe. But […]

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January 1, 2024
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Head Banging Termites

Creationist Dr. James Johnson has studied termite mounds. These little insects have a caste system that includes reproductives, workers, and soldiers. Sentinel soldiers are responsible to guard the entrance to the mound. They also will travel out (up to 30ft from their home mound) with worker termites to protect these workers who are gathering food. […]

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December 2, 2023
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Leviathan!

Job 41 presents a ferocious creature for our consideration, the Leviathan. The Biblical description is lacking in general characteristics that would help us identify what kind of animal this is. But there are enough details given that a number of possible candidates have been put forward by creationists: a dinosaur (perhaps Parasaurolophus or T rex […]

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November 1, 2023
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God & Time

Isaiah 57:15 states, “For thus says the high and lofty One that inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy.” What exactly does it mean that God “inhabits eternity”? It seems to be saying that God exists outside time and views the whole of space/time from His timeless abode. He is simultaneously experiencing the wonder of creation, […]

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October 2, 2023
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Blog: Trace Fossils & Eggs – Part 4

Last month we noted that fossilized dinosaur eggs are typically found on a flat bedding plane, like a muddy beach. This fits well with a Flood scenario in which female dinosaurs laid eggs under duress as thick sediment layers were rapidly accumulating around them. But we also have some special cases in which these these […]

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August 2, 2023
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Trace Fossils & Eggs – Part 3

In recent months we have discussed the vast number of dinosaur trace fossils preserved in rock layers. One of the challenges for the Flood model is that there are places where trace fossils, especially footprints, are found on top of very thick sediment layers. Sometimes tracks and nests are found at multiple rock levels in […]

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July 2, 2023
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Trace Fossils & Eggs – Part 2

Recall from our discussion last month that a trace fossil is preserved remains of biological activity that were not part of the original animal’s body. These include footprints, tracks, burrows, borings, gastroliths (stones swallowed to help with digestion) and fossilized fecal matter. Last month we focused upon two unique characteristics of fossil trackways that give […]

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June 2, 2023
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Dinosaur Trace Fossils & Eggs – Part 1

This month we start a new series discussing dinosaur trace fossils and eggs. Also known as an ichnofossil, a trace fossil is a preserved record that gives indirect evidence of biological activity. Footprints, though not as informative as fossilized skeletons or skin impressions, can still yield valuable insights. Dinosaur tracks from diverse parts of the […]

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May 1, 2023
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Yuandiao Dragon

We have discussed on previous occasions the wonderful history of dragons from the country of China. Perhaps more than any other civilization, the ancient Chinese were intrigued by dragons. From their zodiac, to their art, to their histories, dragons appeared prominently. Much of the Chinese dragon iconography is very stylized. It is commonly gaudy ornamentation […]

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March 31, 2023
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Sonar – Part 5

For a few months now, we’ve reviewed the wonder of echolocation in animals. We conclude the series this month by discussing echolocation in humans. Can a person actually “see” by sound alone? For centuries it has been known that certain blind people gain information about their environment by snapping their fingers, tapping the floor with […]

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March 2, 2023
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