Nonsense with “Nanozymes”: New Origin-of-Life Theory Fails to Impress

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Yongdong Jin proposes that microscopic particles, which he terms nanozymes, orchestrated many of the major steps in the synthesis of the first cell. Source
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What Academics Actually Think: Higher Priorities and Silent Support for Design

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"One of the most encouraging things I’ve found in academia is how many people secretly support intelligent design." Source
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Found: A Robust Basis for Science-Faith Synthesis

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The many scientific shortcomings of the evolutionary account force us to confront some logical and philosophical challenges. Source
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Cronin’s Assembly Theory Continues to Perform Its Magic

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Cronin and Walker know what is wrong with origin-of-life research. They’re just afraid of what may be right. Source
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Applying Scientific Method to the Origin of Life Yields Shaky Results

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Scientists are not, or should not be, tabloid headline writers. They should only make claims that are strongly supported by evidence. Source
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Cosmos and Life: Everything Points to a Paradigm Shift

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Why would most people avoid drinking stagnant water from a puddle or a swamp? Probably not for fear of ingesting some dissolved salts or minerals. Source
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