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News

“Nature Rights” Hits the Big Time

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May 24, 2025
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The National Geographic Society — one of the world’s largest and most influential science organizations — is going to pour money into the movement.

Video

Is The Soul Real? A Neurosurgeon Explores The Evidence

Is The Soul Real? A Neurosurgeon Explores The Evidence: Michael Egnor; May 20, 2025; Intelligent Design

The Miracle of Butterfly Metamorphosis: Paul Nelson; May 13, 2025; Intelligent Design

The Amazing, Intelligently Designed Honeybee: Eric Hedin; May 6, 2025; Intelligent Design

Evolved or Engineered? A Geneticist Evaluates the Panda’s Thumb: Andrew McDiarmid; May 5, 2025; Intelligent Design

ID the Future

New Study Shatters the 1% Human-Chimp Difference Myth

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May 23, 2025
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When scientists originally studied the chimp genome, they used the human genome as a template. This scaffolding technique gave birth to the popular claim that chimp and human genomes are only 1% different. But new research has now blown the 1% myth out of the water. On today's ID The Future, geologist Dr. Casey Luskin speaks with host Dr. Emily Reeves about this explosive new finding and what it means for the debate over evolution.

Register Now: HS Biology and Chemistry With Intelligent Design Integration

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May 21, 2025
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On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes Kristin Marais and Summer Lile, two passionate instructors from the Discovery Institute Academy, to discuss their high school biology and chemistry courses, uniquely taught from the perspective that nature reflects intelligent design. These courses offer a complete, sequenced curriculum and include readings, handouts, videos, pre-recorded instructor lectures, and hands-on wet labs designed to be done at home. Live classes and one-on-one teacher drop-in sessions are also available. In this exchange, both teachers discuss what students will learn in their class and how intelligent design concepts are integrated throughout course content. Learn more and register at discoveryinstitute.academy.

The Immortal Mind: How Neuroscience Points Beyond Materialism

_{Michael Egnor
May 19, 2025
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Is your mind more than just your brain? Does the soul actually exist? These questions have been pondered for millennia. What does the latest scientific research suggest? On this ID The Future, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor begins a conversation with host Andrew McDiarmid about his new book The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon's Case for the Existence of the Soul. Egnor makes a powerful case that our capacity for thought, reason, and free will points to something beyond mere brain function. After defining important terms, Egnor begins exploring the compelling evidence he has gathered across four decades of practice in neurosurgery. Along the way, Dr. Egnor also boldly challenges the Darwinian view of the mind's evolution, arguing that abstract thought and free will are immaterial and could not have arisen through natural selection. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation.

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Reasons to Believe Hosts Casey Luskin in Seattle

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The Fairview Church
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Discovery Institute is excited to announce that Casey Luskin, Associate Director of the Center for Science & Culture, has been invited by Reasons to Believe to speak with Senior Research Scholar Jeff Zweerink on the possible existence of extraterrestrial life and its implications. The event will also feature a live audience Q&A, so bring your curiosity and your questions. A message from the organizers: Join Jeff Zweerink for a special dialogue with Casey Luskin from the Discovery Institute! They will discuss the possible existence of extraterrestrial life and its implications. They’ll also take time to answer questions from the audience. Be sure to come out for this exciting discussion! When Saturday, May 31, 20256:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where The …

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Dr. West Explores the Impact of Science on Sexuality at Upcoming Bremerton Event

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Tracyton Movie House
Bremerton, WA
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Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from Discovery Institute Vice President and Center for Science & Culture Managing Director John G. West as he presents for Coram Deo Church on June 1. Drawing from his new book, Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, Dr. West will examine the widespread sexual brokenness in our society — and how we can heal it. In particular, Dr. West will discuss the role Darwin’s theory of evolution played in giving rise to a destructive view of sexual morality. Over time, this paved the way for society to simply dismiss traditional sexual ethics as antiquated or even “anti-science.” But, did we get that right? Dr. West will explain how a return to biblical sexuality can offer hope to our culture. Come learn how you can be a part of this …

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3rd Annual Polish Conference to Feature Paul Nelson and William Dembski

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Warsaw Hotel Gromada Centrum
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The 3rd-annual Faith & Science in the Age of Secularization conference will take place on June 13-14 at the Hotel Gromada Centrum in Warsaw, Poland. Discovery Institute Senior Fellows Paul Nelson and William Dembski will join theologian Robert Stackpole and Dominican friar and author Michał Chaberek to present on the scientific theory of intelligent design as an alternative to Darwinian evolution and explore the question ”Are Christians Doomed to Evolution? Or are there alternative ways of understanding the origin of species and humans – alternatives that are in accordance with the latest science and traditional faith?“ On behalf of the event organizers, we invite you to participate in the conference where you will meet scientists and theologians who are critical of …

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News

“Nature Rights” Hits the Big Time

Immaterial Genome Meets the Human-Chimp “1 Percent” Myth

Breaking: New Study Shatters the 1 Percent Human-Chimp Difference Myth

What’s the Best Explanation for Human-Chimp Genetic Differences?

If Richard Sternberg Is Right, That Would Be the End of Darwinism

Egnor: The Soul Has No Off Switch

Video

Is The Soul Real? A Neurosurgeon Explores The Evidence

The Miracle of Butterfly Metamorphosis

The Amazing, Intelligently Designed Honeybee

Evolved or Engineered? A Geneticist Evaluates the Panda’s Thumb