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Introductory
All the Beauty!
Every season of the year provides its share of interest for young adventurers, or the young at heart. In winter, for example, have you considered how beautiful the silhouettes of the trees are against the snowy background? The deciduous (without leaves) trees look particularly artistic because we can see the branching pattern. Every tree has a characteristic canopy shape as a result of the way that the branches grow. This shape enables the tree in summer to display its leaves to best advantage so that the maximum possible sunshine is intercepted and the minimum number of leaves remains in the shade. Read the rest of this entry »
Ancient Computer Astounds Everybody
As a society, it is obvious that we are very impressed with the sophistication of our modern technology. It is also evident that the theoretical basis for this technology is fancy mathematics. Not surprisingly then, although not everybody can do advanced math, we consider our society to be advanced both in terms of knowledge base and physical know how. Read the rest of this entry »
Animal Travel Plans
Since the advent of global positioning satellites, or at least since their availability to civilians, scientists have found many uses for these devices. One of the more interesting applications is to track animals, as in the “fish with chips” program. This is a multimillion dollar Census of Marine Life project. In conjunction with this program, thousands of marine animals in the Pacific Ocean, including many fish, have been fitted with electronic surveillance tags. Read the rest of this entry »
Antarctic Odyssey
Were the Russians smart, or what? While their colony in Antarctica was obviously one of superlatives, scarcely anybody envied their choice. Established in 1957 in the southeast sector of the continent, it was 1500 km from the coast and definitely the highest, driest and coldest choice possible. Here, in this interior region, the ice pack was extremely deep so that the elevation of the camp was a lofty 3500 m above sea level. Despite all that ice, the climate was very dry indeed. Some have claimed that dry cold does not feel so intense, but at -89C, (the coldest temperature ever recorded on our planet and observed at this site), such arguments mean nothing. Even a more typical -55C in this vicinity is too cold for comfort. As far as the eye could see at Vostok, as the Russians named their camp, there was nothing but bleak cold whiteness. Almost forty years would pass before the Russians discovered that Vostok offered more than desolation. Read the rest of this entry »
Around the World with Dr. Austin
On the weekend of November 6/09 large crowds came to hear Dr. Steven Austin, senior research scientist from Institute for Creation Research, discuss his work in geology. On the Friday evening, he described events surrounding the eruption of Mount St. Helens in May 1980. One result was pyroclastic (very hot) mud flows which deposited and quickly eroded a canyon similar in appearance to the Grand Canyon, only at a smaller scale (one twenty fifth the size). This miniature, but still impressive, canyon, demonstrates that obvious layering of sediment and erosion of these layers can happen very quickly. No long ages are required. Read the rest of this entry »
Astronomy and the Bible
Donald B. DeYoung
Paperback / $11.00 / 176 pages / line drawings
Dr. DeYoung provides informed but easily understood answers to any questions concerning astronomy and physics. The book’s question and answer format makes it ideal for junior high to high school students as well as teachers and interested amateur astronomers. Very useful indeed.
August Sky
Do you ever take a moment to gaze at the night sky? During late August and early September of 2003, who could miss the sharply focused bright red spot in the sky? Other celestial bodies may have seemed faint and far away, obscured perhaps by light pollution, but that bright body claimed our whole attention anyway. It was Mars, the red planet, which burnt into our memories. The interesting thing is that this scene was just as remarkable and unique as it appeared. Astronomers tell us that Mars has not been this close to Earth in 60,000 years. They base such conclusions on computer models of planetary motion. However, in a young universe, it may be that Mars has never approached us this closely before. We live in special times. Read the rest of this entry »
Beyond the Bare Bones: Creation Weekend with Marcus Ross
“Beyond the Bare Bones” is the theme of CSAA’s Creation Weekend October 15 and 16, 2010 with palaeontologist Dr. Marcus Ross. All the events will take place at Mill Woods Assembly, 66 Street and 23 Avenue in Edmonton. Read the rest of this entry »
Biology and Creation
Wayne Frair
Paperback / $8.00 / 176 pages
This excellent little book provides an informed discussion of cell biology (and related topics) so important in current biology courses.
Body by Design
Allen Gillen
Paperback / $12.00 / 159 pages / line drawings
Far different from standard texts, this one encourages students to view basic anatomy in terms of interdependent systems. Brief highlights on related topics such as medical pioneers and disease conditions flesh out the discussion.
Bones of Contention
Marvin Lubenow
Paperback / $16.00 / 295 pages
A thoroughly researched discussion of so-called ape man fossils. Follow the history of these fossil finds and evolutionary claims. The last chapter examines various attempts to dovetail ape men with the Biblical account. This book is a valuable resource.
Box Jellyfish: Not Dainty Delights
Among living creatures, it does not take a specialist to realize that jellyfish are not dainty delights of the deep. Although they may be beautiful in appearance, jellyfish are successful predators. Read the rest of this entry »
Building Blocks of Science
Gary Parker
Paperback / $12.00 / 160 pages / black & white illustrations
This new book, in the same format as the “Exploring” series, introduces young people at the junior high level, to dinosaur, other reptile, bird and human fossils. The impact of the fall and the flood are important components of the discussion. Chapters include questions (with answers at the back of the book). Very nice.
Caught in the Act: Freeze-frame Momentos from Ancient China
If you have followed the adventures of scientists who collect fossils for a living, you may have noticed that travel to distant lands is often part of their profession. One such account by Derek Ager, published posthumously in 1993 (The New Catastrophism.Cambridge University Press) contains insights garnered from his travels and experiences during the course of a long career in palaeontology. Read the rest of this entry »
Celebrate Darwin’s Dilemma
The long awaited Illustra Media DVD on the Cambrian fossil record has finally been released. It was worth waiting for! The results are sensational. As far as visual effects go, this one exceeds the quality of Unlocking the Mystery of Life, and The Privileged Planet which Illustra Media also produced, and which set a new high standard for videos about nature. Read the rest of this entry »
