MarsBacteria or Boulders? Methane and Life on Mars
8/31/2005 During the summer of 2005, Paramount Pictures released a remake of H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, a story about a Martian invasion of Earth. The real "invasion," however, has been occurring in reverse: it's NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) scientists who have been probing Mars. 9th International Society for the Study of the Origins of Life Meeting
7/12/1999 The meeting was held at UC San Diego the week of 7/12-7/16 (1999). This campus has a strong origin of life presence. Some of the workers in the field who are affiliated with UCSD are: Stanley Miller; Leslie Orgel; Gerald Joyce; Reza Ghadiri; Russell Doolittle; Jeffery Bada and Gustaf Arrhenius. Ancient Oceans on Mars Reveal Design on Earth
8/8/2007 A question puzzling astronomers for many decades has been whether Mars ever had substantial liquid water. An idea put forth in 1991, based on two long lips of rock that resembled ancient shorelines, posited ancient oceans that covered roughly one third of Mars. Astrology: Help, Hoax, or Harm?
1/1/1999 To unravel any possible confusion over what astrology is, I would like to begin by establishing what it is not. First, astrology is not science, though a number of its adherents claim it to be. How can I make such a strong statement? Consider the following points: Biospheres Deemed Failures
7/1/2001 Two tests of space travelers’ ability to support themselves independent of Earth have taken place in the Arizona desert (see www.bio2.edu). In 1991 a team of eight adults were sealed inside a 3.15-acre “capsule” for a two-year stint. Black Holes, Singularities, and Wormholes
4/1/2001 Two tests of space travelers’ ability to support themselves independent of Earth have taken place in the Arizona desert (see www.bio2.edu). In 1991 a team of eight adults were sealed inside a 3.15-acre “capsule” for a two-year stint. Blind Faith Fuels Origin-of-life Quest: A Report on ISSOL '99
7/1/1999 The biological community’s mindlock on a natural-process origin of life seems to hold, but its irrationality becomes increasingly obvious with time. Hugh Ross and I made this observation as we spent time recently among some of the most distinguished scholars in the origin-of-life ranks at the combined 12th International Conference on the Origin of Life and the 9th ISSOL (International Society for the Study of the Origin of Life) meeting at the University of California, San Diego. Digging on Mars with Phoenix
6/27/2008 The Phoenix spacecraft that recently landed on Mars is getting a lot of attention in the media. This NASA mission left Earth about 9 months ago and successfully landed a spacecraft near Mars’ north Doubts About Some Water on Mars
3/28/2008 The question of whether there’s water on Mars has, once again, come into public view. This time doubts are being cast on previous conclusions that water is a prevalent force on the surface of Mars, Habitability and God's Design for Earth
5/30/2007 Scientists have already discovered over 200 planets, and the list continues to grow rapidly. So what prompted the abundance of media coverage regarding a planet discovery announced at the end of April 2007? According to scientists, this was the first potentially habitable planet. Ideal Biomarker
9/24/2007 Astrobiology still ranks as the only data-free discipline in science. Part of the problem is that in their search for signs of present or past existing life beyond planet Earth, astrobiologists have been attempting to detect biomarker molecules that already are known to yield ambiguous results. Is It All a Mirage?
11/16/2007 “Follow the water” has been the mantra of scientists looking for the evidence of life, past or present, beyond our own planet. Observers of Mars in past centuries were filled with hope that Mars was certainly inhabited by intelligent creatures that were responsible for major canal systems carrying water across the planet. Life on Mars
1/1/2004 It is not a matter of if, but a matter of when, the remains of life will be discovered on Mars. Will such a discovery shake the foundations of Christian faith? The answer lies in the difference between the words indigenous and transported. I reported sixteen years ago1 and in all three editions of The Creator and the Cosmos,2 that the nature and longevity of life on Earth makes the existence of Earth-life's remains on Mars and other solar system bodies a foregone conclusion. Mars Life: A Second Opinion
1/1/2001 The “possible” discovery of Martian life made headlines again in March 2001. In a strained effort to uphold the evolutionary paradigm, secularists seize any hope of a Martian origin-of-life scenario with gleeful enthusiasm. Mars Looking Drier All the Time
1/1/2006 Water is almost universally recognized as essential for life, therefore many scientists believe life will be found wherever researchers find abundant liquid water. Motivation for such research stems from the insurmountable problems for a naturalistic origin of life on Earth. Mars Rover Findings- the Real Story
10/1/2004 Enthusiasm and hope for a possible Martian origin of life have suffered a major scientific setback. The prestigious journal Science recently exploded most of the media's "life-site" hype over the latest-and still laudable-Mars mission.1 Twelve peer-reviewed articles tell the true story: no lake and no life chemistry. However, Spirit Rover's remarkable instruments did reveal at least five relevant discoveries. Mars: Evidence for E.T. or Confirmation of Design?
1/1/1997 Interest in the highly publicized Martian meteorite, ALH84001, still runs high. Ordinarily I would be thrilled to see science news make headlines for months on end. But in this case, I see a serious distortion of science and tabloid-like treatment in reputable news media; signs of the times, perhaps. Martian Climate Instabilities Compared to Earth’s
7/28/2008 Sometimes the shortest path to learn about the scientific details of our planet Earth is to study similar details on other planets where the phenomena under investigation are simpler to investigate and understand. Mars is a good example of such a pathway. It also is a good example of how the study of other planets can expose hidden evidences for supernatural design in our own planet. No, No, Nanobacteria
6/12/2008 Common wisdom would say that someone who is less than six feet tall would never make it as a professional basketball player. Size matters in the NBA. Size also matters to biochemists. Too Much Sulfur
10/6/2008 Recent studies conducted on Venus and Mars illustrate just how carefully fine-tuned a planet’s abundance of sulfur must be for life to be possible. Sulfur plays a crucial role in life chemistry. This fact became personal for me a year ago when I was diagnosed as sulfur deficient. Many protein functions crucially depend on sulfur. Fortunately, most agricultural soils contain plenty of sulfur that vegetables, like onions and garlic, readily absorb. Too Salty for Life
3/14/2008 The presence of liquid water is thought to be a necessary condition for life on a planet. Consequently, the search for life outside of Earth has embraced the mantra, “follow the water”. Viking Invasion of Mars Thwarted
9/6/2007 The possibility of life on Mars has held human interest for hundreds of years and has recently become an obsession for NASA. Water on Mars Too Salty for Life
7/3/2008 I always know when our water purification system isn’t working right. All it takes is a gulp of water from the kitchen tap. The intense salty taste followed by spewed water in the sink is a telltale Water on Mars: What Does It Mean?
7/1/2000 On June 22, NASA astronomers held a press conference to announce their discovery of “recently” cut gullies, indicators of flowing water, on the Martian surface.1, 2 The discovery stirred excitement for several reasons—some practical, some ideological, and some (perhaps) political. Water, Water, Everywhere…
4/1/2004 Without water life is impossible. Without "drinkable" (liquid) water, life is still impossible. The problem with water in the universe is perhaps best depicted in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s epic poem, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: "Water, water every where / Nor any drop to drink." When Life From Mars Isn't
10/12/2007 When the Mars meteorite ALH-84001 discovered in 1984 in the Antarctic, was announced in 1996 it got a lot of media attention. Even President Clinton commented. At the time it was very exciting for those who were looking for life outside the Earth, and for some it even suggested a possible source for life on Earth itself. MarsApologetic Reasoning
Dave Rogstad, Jeff Zweerink, and Kenneth Samples Contaminated Life on Mars?
Dave Rogstad, Jeff Zweerink, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Mars Lander Finds Salty Environment in Taste Test
Author: Dr. Hugh Ross Mars Lander Update
Fuz Rana, Jeff Zweerink, and Joe Aguirre Nanobacteria not Alive
Author: Dave Rogstad, Fuz Rana, and Joe Aguirre NASA: Martian Salt May Not Be Life-Threatening After All
Author: Dr. Fazale ("Fuz") Rana and Dr. Jeff Zweerink Robotic Arm of Mars Spacecraft Leaves "Footprint"
Author: Dr. Fazale ("Fuz") Rana and Dr. Jeff Zweerink Solar System Comparisons
Author: Dave Rogstad, Jeff Zweerink, and Kenneth Samples Study Casts Doubt on Water on Mars Surface
Author: Dr. David Rogstad Stunning Mars Photos Show Evidence of Past Water
Author: Dr. Jeff Zweerink Unique Universe
Author: Hugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink, and Kenneth Samples Venus May Be Result of Huge Two-Planet Collision
Author: Dr. Jeff Zweerink Water Ice on Mars Confirmed
Author: Dr. Hugh Ross Mars |
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