The (Un)reliability of DNA Evidence

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Lisa A. Shiel

DNA is one of the keystone tools of evolutionary science. Scientists have heralded DNA as the “code of life,” the critical component in our quest to understand life on earth. Recent incidents, though, have called into question the reliability of DNA evidence…
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You Can’t Tell a Species by Its Cover

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Lisa A. Shiel

The theory of evolution involves numerous complicated and confounding elements—almost as many elements, I daresay, as DNA itself. Charles Darwin posited that natural selection drives the evolution of species, and this idea has become the cornerstone of evolutionary theory. In natural selection, traits that seem beneficial are preserved in a species while undesirable traits gradually [...]

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Apes vs. Humans: The Genetic Differences

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Lisa A. Shiel

How alike are humans and apes?

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    • Darwin Was No Scientist November 6, 2009
      Charles Darwin, who promoted the theory of evolution by natural selection, is often referred to as a naturalist or even an evolutionary biologist. In reality he earned a degree in theology, not science. If we use the term naturalist in its broadest sense, of someone who believes science can explain the natural world, then Darwin [...]
    • Descent into Chaos November 4, 2009
      The favorite definition for evolution is descent with modification, a fancy way of saying changes inherited from our ancestors. If a change doesn’t get passed down to future generations then it can have no effect on the species. Natural selection dictates that organisms acquire these changes through adaptation, random mutations which survive if they co […]
    • New Primate Not Human Ancestor After All November 2, 2009
      Earlier this year scientists announced the discovery of a new primate fossil they called Darwinius masillae and nicknamed Ida. A special on the History Channel and the book, both called The Link, touted Ida as the missing link between apes and humans. The scientists who discovered the fossil were more circumspect, saying Ida might belong [...]
    • Reconciling Science and Religion October 29, 2009
      Shh…don’t tell the atheistic evolutionists! From 1800s fossil hunter Mary Anning to modern paleontologist Simon Conway Morris, people involved in evolutionary science have found ways to marry science and religion. Read the Fox News story. Also be sure to read my comment on the article. Posted in Conspiracy Headquarters, Lisa's comments, Phil […]
    • UK Folks Want All Theories Taught October 28, 2009
      A survey conducted earlier this year by Ipsos MORI delved into UK residents’ opinions about evolution. Interesting results: 38% believe in atheistic evolution 25% believe in theistic evolution (God helped) 16% believe humans did not evolve and God created us 22% have some other  view or aren’t sure News stories have touted the 63% result (combini […]

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    • Cougars Confirmed in Upper Michigan November 4, 2009
      I’ve seen one a few hundred feet from my house here on the Keweenaw Peninsula. I’ve talked to others who’ve seen them too, in various spots around the Upper Peninsula.  Now the DNR has confirmed there are cougars in the UP, thanks to a game camera photos and some tracks. Click here to read the [...]
    • Smelling Bigfoot in Northern Michigan? November 3, 2009
      “When Ron Kostrubiec visited Wilderness State Park with his family at the end of July, he got more than he bargained for.” Were his experiences Bigfoot related? Click here to read the rest of the story and decide for yourself. Posted in Bigfoot / Sasquatch, Cryptids Tagged: smelling Bigfoot
    • The Haunted Hardware Store November 2, 2009
      Paranormal investigators have checked it out. Strange things have happened. Click here to read more about the the hardware store in Riverdale, northwest of Flint. Posted in Ghosts Tagged: haunted hardware store, Riverdale
    • World’s Largest Haunted House October 31, 2009
      According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world’s largest walk-through haunted house is the 4-story Erebus located in Pontiac, Michigan. Posted in Odd Places Tagged: world's largest haunted house
    • The Mining Journal Covers Bigfoot October 31, 2009
      Johanna Boyle, a reporter for Marquette’s Mining Journal newspaper, has written a nice story about my talk at the Negaunee Senior Center on Wednesday. The story includes a Bigfoot tale from one of the audience members. Click here to read the story. Posted in Bigfoot / Sasquatch, Cryptids, Curious News Tagged: Marquette Mining Journal, Strange Michigan […]

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