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Cambrian Explosion Is Gift that Keeps on Giving: David Coppedge; June 5, 2026; 7; Paleontology

A Dose of Engineering Realism Over AI Hype: Science & Culture; June 4, 2026; 2; Computational Sciences

Fix Homelessness Senior Fellow Tom Wolf Quoted in The National News Desk: Center on Wealth & Poverty; June 2, 2026; 1; Economics

Skynet Goes Live: Andrew McDiarmid; May 29, 2026; 4; Technology

Center for Appalachian Renewal Launches to Transform Education & Create Opportunity: Keri D. Ingraham; May 28, 2026; 6; Education

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Justice Clarence Thomas just issued a warning every American needs to hear

_{John G. West
April 22, 2026
5
Religion and Civic Life}

Just in time for America’s 250th birthday, Justice Clarence Thomas has ignited a national conversation about America’s founding principles. Christians in America should pay special attention because a lot is at stake. Many of the principles under discussion reflect a biblical worldview. Whether we revive or reject them may determine America’s future.

Video

Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Usha Vance’s 2nd Annual Summer Reading Challenge on Tiffany Meier Tonight

Keri D. Ingraham Talks the New Education Freedom Tax Credit on That Kevin Show: American Center for Transforming Education; May 29, 2026; Education

Created Equal with Dr. Ben Carson: John G. West; May 25, 2026; Intelligent Design

Tell-Tale Signs of Bogus Science about the Origin of Life: The Center for Science and Culture; May 20, 2026; Intelligent Design

Is America a Creedal Nation? The Real Meaning of the Declaration of Independence: John G. West; May 11, 2026; Religion and Civic Life

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Podcast

Aliens Would Only Strengthen the Case for Intelligent Design

_{Casey Luskin
June 1, 2026}

Aliens are trending right now. At least the topic of alien life. It’s in the news, it’s in our movie theaters, and even the U.S. government is getting in on the action as it releases troves of documents related to unexplained phenomena and the search for extraterrestrial life. But here’s a question that isn’t getting explored as much as others: If we do find alien life, will that alien life support the case for intelligent design or an evolutionary origin of life? On this episode of ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes Dr. Casey Luskin to the show to discuss this intriguing topic and the implications for intelligent design and evolution. Here, Luskin argues that if alien life were ever discovered, it would actually strengthen the case for intelligent design rather …

A Microbiologist’s Journey to Intelligent Design

_{Scott Minnich
May 29, 2026}

On this classic episode of ID The Future out of the vault, host Eric Anderson sits down with microbiologist Dr. Scott Minnich to discover what led him to microbiology and how he became an intelligent design researcher. In Part 1, Minnich shares how he first learned about intelligent design, met philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer, and eventually became involved in the well-known documentary, Unlocking the Mystery of Life. Minnich also reflects on his childhood upbringing and his interest in the big questions even as a high school student. His plans for an eventual military career took a turn as a result of the Vietnam War, and he began studying history and sociology instead. But a run-in with his Intro to Microbiology professor in college lit a fire under Minnich to learn …

Testing the Truth: Nancy Pearcey on Worldview and Reality

_{Nancy Pearcey
May 27, 2026}

On today’s episode of ID The Future, we’re sharing a conversation with author, speaker, and professor Nancy Pearcey that originally aired on the eX-skeptic Podcast. Before Pearcey became one of the leading Christian voices engaging questions about worldview, intelligent design, evolution, and scientific materialism, she walked away from Christianity altogether. In this candid interview, Pearcey reflects on her journey through atheism, relativism, and Eastern spirituality before ultimately rediscovering Christianity as a worldview capable of explaining both reality and human dignity. Over the years, Pearcey has contributed significantly to discussions surrounding Darwinism, scientism, and intelligent design through influential books like Total Truth, Love Thy Body, and The …

Events

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Seminar on Intelligent Design in the Natural Sciences

_{The Center for Science and Culture
Date
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Jun
22
22
2026
Colorado
Colorado
Intelligent Design}

The CSC Seminar on Intelligent Design in the Natural Sciences will prepare participants to make research contributions advancing the growing science of intelligent design (ID). The seminar will explore cutting-edge ID work in fields such as molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology, developmental biology, paleontology, computational biology, ID-theoretic mathematics, cosmology, physics, and the history and philosophy of science. The seminar will include presentations on the application of intelligent design to laboratory research as well as frank treatment of the academic realities that ID researchers confront in graduate school and beyond, and strategies for dealing with them. Although the primary focus of the seminar is science, there also will be discussion on worldview …

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C.S. Lewis Fellows Program on Science and Society

_{The Center for Science and Culture
Date
Jun22282026
June
06
Jun
22
22
2026
Colorado
Colorado
Intelligent Design}

The C.S. Lewis Fellows Program on Science and Society will explore the growing impact of science on politics, economics, social policy, bioethics, theology, and the arts during the past century. The program is named after celebrated British writer C.S. Lewis, a perceptive critic of both scientism and technocracy in books such as The Abolition of Man and That Hideous Strength. Topics to be addressed include the history of science, the relationship between faith and science, the rise of scientific materialism, the debate over Darwinian theory and intelligent design, evolutionary conceptions of ethics, science and economics, science and criminal justice, stem cell research and abortion, eugenics, family life and sexuality, ecology and animal rights, climate …

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2026}

An Evening with Dr. Keri D. Ingraham

_{Join us for a meaningful and engaging conversation with Dr. Keri D. Ingraham!}_{American Center for Transforming Education
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Aug152026
August
08
Aug
15
15
2026
The Barn at Mader Farm
Genesee, ID
Discovery Institute}

Join Discovery Institute’s American Center for Transforming Education to gain an up-close look at the historic victories occurring to advance education freedom, entrepreneurship, innovation, parental rights, and public education reform!

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Endowed By Our Creator: A Conversation with John West

_{A Conversation with John West}_{Chapman Center
Date
Jun182026
June
06
Jun
18
18
2026
Smith Tower
Seattle, WA
Citizen Leadership}

Join Discovery Institute for a special evening with Senior Fellow, Managing Director, and Vice President John G. West as he presents his latest book, Endowed by Our Creator: The Bible, Science, & the Battle for America’s Soul. Held at Smith Tower, this timely discussion comes as our nation approaches its 250th birthday, offering a compelling opportunity to reflect on the ideas that shaped America’s founding.

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