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The Immortal Mind with Michael Egnor

Can your mind survive if your brain is severely damaged? Acclaimed neurosurgeon Michael Egnor delves into what the science shows, drawing on research of near death experiences and minimally conscious individuals. Read More ›
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Can the Mind Be Explained by the Brain?

Is the human mind fully explained by the physical brain? Acclaimed neurosurgeon Michael Egnor explores why there may be a lot more going on with our minds than we think in this episode of Secrets of the Human Body. Read More ›
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Dr. Stephen Meyer Answers the Biggest Questions About God & Science

What happens when you follow the evidence wherever it leads? Dr. Kevin Klar sits down with Dr. Stephen Meyer to explore some of the biggest questions at the intersection of science, philosophy, Christianity, and the search for truth. Read More ›
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The Story Behind Darwin’s Black Box by Michael Behe

Thirty years ago, biochemist Michael Behe sparked a worldwide debate over Darwinian evolution by publishing his book Darwin’s Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution. This video tells the story behind the writing of this landmark book, which fundamentally changed the debate over Darwin. Read More ›
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Michael Behe Was Right: Darwin’s Black Box at 30

August 2, 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution by biochemist Michael Behe. This landmark book posed a frontal challenge to Neo-Darwinian evolution from a mainstream scientist and helped change the course of scientific history. In this new conversation with Discovery Institute Vice President John West, Dr. Behe discusses how his ideas have stood the test of time. Read More ›
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Endowed with an Ultimate Body

Stuart Burgess, an award-winning engineer, argues that biological systems surpass even the best human engineering. As detailed in his book, the human body exhibits “Ultimate Engineering” that operates at near-perfect physical limits. Using examples like synovial fluid, the human foot, and the heart, Burgess explains how biological performance far exceeds human technology and cannot be explained by evolutionary processes. Read More ›
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Dr. Casey Luskin speaks at the 2026 Dallas Conference on Science and Faith, courtesy of Discovery Institute.

Endowed with a Special Genome

Casey Luskin shows how the common claim that humans are about 99% genetically similar to chimpanzees is misleading. Citing newer research, Luskin suggests the difference may be closer to about 15% when the entire genome is considered. Earlier comparisons overstated similarity due to methodological choices, such as aligning genomes in ways that minimized differences. Moreover, much of the genetic difference Read More ›