D.B. Hart’s treatise is a rejoinder to a problem perhaps as ancient as humanity itself: the philosophical problem of evil.
Articles written by: Daniel Bastian
Carbon Dating for the Rest of Us
Though it’s one of the oldest age dating methods in use today, C-14 dating is largely misunderstood by the general public. I provide a layman’s explanation of this well-established technique.
The Paradox of Tetrachromacy
Four-coned women are not usually aware of their ability to perceive superior color resolution. Not only is it difficult to self-identify as tetrachromatic, it is just as challenging to craft experiments to study it.
Review: What the Fossils Say and Why It Matters
Part textbook, part creationist’s worst nightmare, Prothero delivers an accessible resource for understanding both evolution and the ideology of its detractors.
Spectacular Footage of Aurora Borealis
Take a few moments out of your busy day to bask in this peerless stop motion video of one of the planet’s most beautiful phenomena: the aurora borealis.
Runaway Ice Loss in the Arctic
Satellite observations paint a rather dreary picture of the situation at our North Pole.
Ten Common Misconceptions About the Bible
Irrespective of one’s views concerning divine origin or the cultural value we should assign these texts today, the Bible’s stamp on history is palpable and deserves to be engaged responsibly with deference to its ancient setting.
More Empty Words and Climate Politics
Another week, another global warming denialist spasm. The latest one saturating headlines is from a group of former NASA employees expressing dissent from the consensus.
The Partisanship of Climate Denial
In recent decades, the populist discrediting of science has overwhelmingly originated from the conservative camps.
Boost Your Focus with a Digital Detox
Our digital-obsessed culture tends to obscure just how rigid a stranglehold technology has on our time. Try out these tools and tips to better balance your online and offline lives.
A Climate of Change
My always up-to-date resource on global warming. Links are regularly updated with the most recent studies; figures are pulled from the latest data; feedbacks, forcings and climate vectors are described.
Are Apps the New Ebooks?
The line between app and ebook may begin to blur, if the iOS exclusive “Journey to the Exoplanets” is any indication.
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