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A young person enjoying a sunset over a mountain range

^{Forrest M. Mims III
September 11, 2024

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Twilight Science: Forrest Mims Unlocks the Secrets of the Atmosphere

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September 11, 2024

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Many of us have enjoyed a colorful twilight or a stunning sunset. But how often do we think about the science behind these memorable conditions? Forrest Mims has been measuring the Earth's atmosphere for more than 30 years. On this episode of ID The Future, Mims shares with us some of the secrets he's learned from his long-term research. Mims has forged a distinguished scientific career despite having no academic training in science. He is an instrument designer, science writer, and independent science consultant. Mims has published over 60 books, including his latest: Maverick Scientist: My Adventures as an Amateur Scientist. Read More ›

^{Jonathan Lesser
September 11, 2024
Energy

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Do Green Energy Subsidies Work?

_{Jonathan Lesser
September 11, 2024
Energy

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Congress has not been the only institution shoveling subsidies to green energy. Many states have provided their own subsidies, especially the mid-Atlantic states that are forcing ratepayers to purchase electricity from offshore wind projects at prices many times higher than the market. States have also enacted renewable portfolio standards forcing electric utilities to increasing percentages of electricity from renewable sources that would otherwise never be built. Read More ›

Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine speaking at the virtual press conference. The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 20, that there are 83 additional positive cases of COVID-19 reported, bringing the statewide total to 268. County-specific information and a statewide map are available here. All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital. Harrisburg, PA- March 20, 2020

^{Wesley J. Smith
September 11, 2024
Human Exceptionalism

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In Speaker Choices, American Academy of Pediatrics Shows Its Gender Ideological Colors

_{Wesley J. Smith
September 11, 2024
Human Exceptionalism

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The American Academy of Pediatrics is a creature of the gender ideologues and the woke Left. I can see no other judgment based on the two chosen keynote speakers for its upcoming national convention. Read More ›

Glass jar with coins on table, closeup. Money saving concept

^{Bruce Chapman
September 10, 2024
Citizen Leadership

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His Two Cents’ Worth: The Penny Is Useless

_{Bruce Chapman
September 10, 2024
Citizen Leadership

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Discovery Institute Board member Edmund Moy is quoted by The New York Times in an article entitled "America Must Free Itself from the Tyranny of the Penny," (September 1, 2024), noting that he tried, as the Director of the U.S. Mint from 2006 to 2011, to retire one of the oldest, and surely the tiniest, members of the American currency. Read More ›

^{The Center for Science and Culture
September 9, 2024
Discovery Institute, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design

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John West to Speak on the Bible and the Rise of Science at Conference in Tacoma, WA

_{The Center for Science and Culture
September 9, 2024
Discovery Institute, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design

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Discovery Institute Vice President John West Speaking on "Let there be Light: The Bible's Influence on the Creation and Perpetuation of Modern Science" at upcoming conference in Tacoma, WA. Read More ›

happy family travel in mountains at sunset

^{Andrew McDiarmid
September 9, 2024

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No Place Like Home: A Reading From The Privileged Planet

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September 9, 2024

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On this episode of ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid reads an exclusive excerpt from the newly revised, rewritten, and updated twentieth anniversary edition of The Privileged Planet. In 2004, astronomer Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez and author Dr. Jay Richards issued a daring hypothesis: that a pattern exists between the requirements for advanced life in the universe and the requirements for fruitful scientific discovery. They argued that this pattern was more conspiracy than coincidence. Now, twenty years later, a new edition of The Privileged Planet brings fresh analysis, new supporting evidence, and a completely revised text. In this episode, McDiarmid reads the Foreword to the 2024 Edition and the Introduction to the book. Read More ›

^{Wesley J. Smith
September 9, 2024
Human Exceptionalism

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Medical Journal Article: Replace SNAP Benefits with Cash

_{Wesley J. Smith
September 9, 2024
Human Exceptionalism

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Continuing my discussion of how ideological medical and science journals strive to redefine almost every public policy controversy into matters of public health to push leftwing agendas: An article in the notoriously woke New England Journal of Medicine argues that rather than give SNAP benefits to poor people — what used to be called food stamps — cash transfers should be provided to improve the “health” of the recipients. Read More ›

Alone cute teenager girl at mirror in living room at home, looking her. Sad lonely child stands and looks in his reflection in casual domestic clothes. Concept difficult childhood. Copy text space

^{Keri D. Ingraham
September 9, 2024
Education

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The Majority of Kids Would Outgrow Gender Disorders if They Don’t Transition

_{Keri D. Ingraham
September 9, 2024
Education

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On August 26, a federal appeals court ruled 2-1, allowing Florida the ability to enforce a ban on puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and sex reassignment surgeries on minor-age children. The May 2023 law had previously been deemed unconstitutional in June 2024 by a federal district court. Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration appealed the ruling, which has now resulted in victory. Read More ›

testing microorganisms for antibiotic resistance

^{Lee Spetner
September 6, 2024

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Lee Spetner Takes Aim at Darwin, Malthus and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

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September 6, 2024

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On this episode of ID the Future from the vault, we bring you the first of three short interviews with MIT-trained physicist Dr. Lee Spetner. We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Dr. Spetner at 91 years old, and we're sharing these conversations in tribute to his significant contributions to the evolution debate. Host Ira Berkowitz interviews Dr. Spetner in Jerusalem. Together they explore key arguments from Spetner’s books Not by Chance and The Evolution Revolution. Read More ›

woman with lily flowers and coffin at funeral

^{Wesley J. Smith
September 6, 2024
Human Exceptionalism

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‘Nonmedical’ Assisted Suicide This Way Comes

_{Wesley J. Smith
September 6, 2024
Human Exceptionalism

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Certain strains of the euthanasia-advocacy movement believe doctors don't need to be involved when someone wants to die. For example, the fanatics of Final Exit Network have taught people how to kill themselves, with a couple convicted of assisting via helium. Read More ›