Biological Evolution

There are fascinating examples of order demonstrated by the evolution of species. Whether through comparing patterns across geography or by scrutinizing what happens at the molecular level, there seems to be a system. Learn more about biological evolution.

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November 30, 2022
Biogenesis: The Origin of Life on Earth [VIDEO]
What caused living organisms to come into being? Many scientists have tried to discover the answer to the mystery of life’s origins.  In 1952,...
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November 21, 2022
Increasing Complexity in Evolution and the Universe [VIDEO]
As you look at the timeline of the formation of our universe, things generally go from simple to complex. At the molecular level as well as in the...
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October 31, 2022
Nobel Prize Winner Links Human And Neanderthal DNA
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September 12, 2022
Why Do We Have Emotions? The Science Behind Positive Emotions
If you were asked what function positive emotions play in human survival and development, would you be able to answer the question?

Consciousness

What is the relationship between the brain, the mind, and consciousness?Understanding consciousness, the brain and language can lead us towards understanding the human species as well as what kind of order and purpose may exist in our lives. Learn more about Consciousness.

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September 12, 2022
Why Do We Have Emotions? The Science Behind Positive Emotions
If you were asked what function positive emotions play in human survival and development, would you be able to answer the question?
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August 02, 2022
Raw Beauty: The Yuba River and the Webb Telescope’s First Images
Beauty and Technology: The Yuba River and the Webb Telescope’s First Images Technology can both reveal beauty and foster a sense of awe. Natural...
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August 01, 2022
Scientific Surprises and Upset Expectations [VIDEO]
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July 27, 2022
Awe and the Astronaut: The Science of Awe
“Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards” —Plato For centuries, human beings have gazed up into the night sky contemplating what they observed....

Cosmology

How did the universe become what it is today? Before uncovering whether the universe has order, it is essential to understand how, or if, the universe began. Learn more about cosmology.

 

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November 21, 2022
Increasing Complexity in Evolution and the Universe [VIDEO]
As you look at the timeline of the formation of our universe, things generally go from simple to complex. At the molecular level as well as in the...
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October 25, 2022
Cosmological Models [VIDEO]
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October 20, 2022
Paul Davies: The Search For Biogenesis
The Mystery of the Origin of Life Life’s origin, as one of the great mysteries of our universe, has long provoked theories from seemingly every...
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August 26, 2022
How Did Life Begin? [VIDEO]
Earth is the only planet we know of that can support life. What makes Earth habitable? Could there be life on other planets that we've yet to...

Purpose of Life

If the universe has purpose, then the next question is whether there is purpose to our own lives, on a more intimate level than the vast cosmos. Learn more about the purpose of life.