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		Frequently Asked Questions on Science Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Video Charles Darwin Charles Darwin Video Darwin's Theory Of Evolution How did Sir Charles Lyell influence Charles Darwin? - Renowned geologist of the mid-nineteenth century who popularized uniformitarianism, the geological foundation for Darwin's biological theory of gradual evolution. How did Thomas Malthus influence Charles Darwin? - Population growth overpowers food supply growth, creating perpetual states of hunger, disease, and struggle. This sociological premise grounded Darwin's biological theory. What is evolution? - The process by which an organism becomes more sophisticated over time and in response to its environment. Are there gaps? What is Social Darwinism? - A social theory with nagging issues. Those with economic, physical, and/or technological power flourish, while others are destined for extinction. Why was Thomas Huxley nicknamed "Darwin's Bulldog"? - A scientist and philosopher of the 19th century, Huxley was most famous for his vehement defense of Darwin and evolution. Darwin's Theory Video DNA Double Helix DNA Double Helix Video Evolution Evolution Of Man Have we found the missing link? - Has the missing link been finally located? What about discoveries like Piltdown Man, Neanderthal Man, Nebraska Man, and Lucy? How do scientists explain the evolution of the human brain? - Learn how scientists defend the evolution of the human brain. Is natural selection the best method? Understand the challenges. How Does Isolation Affect the Theory of Evolution? - Does the isolation concept make the theory of evolution more viable? How does the concept of Punctuated Equilibrium affect it? Evolution of Man Video Intelligent Design Are there any intelligent design peer-reviewed publications? - Real science? Objective studies supporting design theory are now more common, appearing more frequently in respected journals and publications. How and when did the intelligent design movement begin? - The compelling case for design, and the background of this scientific and logical approach to origins and the development of life. Why is there such resistance to teaching intelligent design in the public schools? - Science or superstition? The evidence points to the deliberate influence of a self-aware creator in many aspects of the universe. Intelligent Design Video Origin Of Life What are the different theories on the origin of life? - Learn about the theories: random and natural unguided forces, created and designed by a designer, and self generation. What is the truth? What is spontaneous generation? - Learn the history. Can life generate itself from non-living matter? What are the explanations? Examine the evidence and decide. What is the theory of the extraterrestrial origin of life? - Study the theories and weigh the evidence. What studies are being done to find the truth regarding the origin of extraterrestrials? Who was Louis Pasteur? - Learn the history of this man and his greatest accomplishments, including pasteurization. What else did he research and discover? Origin of Life Video Origin Of Species How does Darwin's theory of natural selection explain the origin of species? - A process of adaptation, where the strong survive in certain environments and change the balance of populations within a species. Who is Thomas Malthus? - A British scholar and minister, he influenced Darwin's theory by proposing a population-food imbalance that creates a struggle to survive. Origin of Species Video Second Law of Thermodynamics What is the First Law of Thermodynamics? - Neither matter nor energy can be created or destroyed. An observable law of nature that begs the question of origins. What is the third law of thermodynamics? - Refers to a state known as "absolute zero," which relates the entropy (randomness) of matter to its absolute temperature. When were the laws of thermodynamics first described? - As science advanced, researchers developed coherent theories about the workings of matter and energy. A look at Joule, Clausius, and Nernst. Why are the three laws of thermodynamics so important? - Rules of the observable universe -- no exceptions. Ideas that don't follow these laws are either wrong or caused by supernatural influence. Second Law of Thermodynamics Video Theory Of Relativity What are some accomplishments of Albert Einstein? - Relatively Speaking! His theoretical concepts in physics formed the basis for technologies and philosophies that have a profound effect today. What is General Relativity? - What does the General Theory of Relativity tell us about space, time, and existence? The profound effects of this revolutionary theory! What is Special Relativity? - Understand the basics of special relativity and how it was discovered. Learn about the Michelson-Morley experiments and Lorenz transform equations. Why was Einstein's theory of relativity such a monumental discovery? - Learn why this was a monumental discovery in science. Why did it completely change what we intuitively believed about physics?



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