Volcanic Ash (Tephra): Evidence of the Passage of Time

The following example is derived from several articles involving sediment cores from explosion craters (maars) and their subsequent analysis (See refs at end).  I will assume little geological background in writing this example. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Summary:  Pollen profiles from a 46 meter core from the center of a small explosion crater in South Central France suggest... Continue Reading →

Thoughts on Baraminology

A month ago or so I read an interesting article that got me thinking about the young earth creationists (YEC) view of the extent of the biblical term “kind.”  I wrote up some comments which you can see below. Apparently there has been a creation study group that has actively been asking the question what... Continue Reading →

Ash tree spring budding

Ash trees of north side of street leaf out about 1 week before those on the south side.  What you can't see is that there is a parking garage that shades the trees on the south side.  As a result the north side is warmer and therefore brings out the buds on the trees more... Continue Reading →

Who are the people of AIG and CMI

Back when there was a significant dispute between Answers in Genesis (AIG) and Creation Ministries International (CMI) I wondered where the creation science movement may be headed. At the time I thought it would be interesting to look at who the people are behind these organizations right now and see if the backgrounds of those... Continue Reading →

John Ray – definition of a species

What a species is has been debated for centuries but John Ray was the first person to produce a biological definition of what a species is.   In his 1686 History of plants he states: "..no surer criterion for determining species has occurred to me than the distinguishing features that perpetuate themselves in propagation from seed.... Continue Reading →

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