My colleague Fazale (Fuz) Rana has been full-time with me at Reasons to Believe (RTB) for the past 22 years. As a biochemist, he loves to speak and… read more

In last week’s post, “Neutron Star Mergers, Part 1: Evidence for Creation,” I described how astronomers’ observations of… read more

The early twentieth-century discovery of the cosmic expansion rate convinced astronomers that the universe had a beginning. Mounting evidence since… read more

Over the past decade, many people have asked for my perspective on the spiritual journey of renowned astronomer and cosmologist Allan Sandage.… read more

One of the joys I experience as a scientist comes from reading how researchers have discovered features in nature that can help humanity. Mechanical… read more

During one of my ministry trips to Hong Kong, several Chinese science professors took me to a famous restaurant for a traditional Chinese dinner. The… read more

Earth’s life history shows the rapid introduction of complex life-forms, followed by mass extinctions, followed again by novel life-forms.… read more

Is the universe fine-tuned for human existence? If so, how do we know it and is such design intentional? … read more

Donkeys and horses were the most highly valued animals of the ancient world. These equines were the automobiles, trucks, and trains of preindustrial… read more

Who thinks about vast galaxies and how their movements might affect humanity? Probably not many of us, but astronomers study galaxy movements in… read more

It’s easy to take the solar system for granted, but our present, life-friendly configuration of planets and the Sun has not always been this… read more

Growing up in coastal British Columbia, I had access to rainforests. I loved the intense green colors, the roaring rivers and waterfalls, the shade,… read more

We’ve all heard that our houseplants grow better when we talk to them—but it’s not because they enjoy our company. They grow better… read more

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. —Ecclesiastes 4:12 … read more

What does a wood-decaying fungus have in common with office aerobics? It’s not a joke. Both can help mitigate global warming when applied to… read more

Friends ask me how I am able to hike so fast in the mountains. My secret is not to wear a lot of heavy clothing. Even when it is 40°F, I will… read more

Atheists and agnostics often ask me if I am willing to allow possible scientific discoveries to falsify my Christian faith. They ask me to specify a… read more

Last fall the announcement that phosphine was discovered in Venus's upper atmosphere stunned internet science geeks.1 This announcement generated… read more

Are animals economists? In one sense the answer is yes. … read more

Considering Earth's long geological history, the Tibetan Plateau is a never-before-seen geographical feature (see figure). We are living during a… read more