Position of Science in the US in 2006

David Deamer, Eugenie Scott, Barbara Forrest and Kevin Padian discuss the current assault on science by politicians and irrational fundamentalists.

The Effect of Abuse of Science on Democracy

Eugenie Scott and Barbara Forrest talk about the creationist movement's continued abuse of scientific information.

Just Less than 50% of Americans Believe in Creationism

Eugenie Scott and Kenneth Miller discuss the chasm between what scientific knowledge tells us, and what people actually believe.

Origins of Cellular Life

David Deamer describes his research looking for life's origins.

Gaps in the Fossil Record and Complexity

Francisco Ayala explains how gaps in the fossil record are not refutations to evolutionary theory, nor is credulity in the face of complexity.

Freedom of Religion

Barbara Forrest talks about the distorted views of science by the Intelligent Design movement.

Scientific Explanations and God

Francisco Ayala, James Hoffman and Kenneth Miller explain why natural explanations are not anti-God.

Creationists and the Age of the Earth

James Powell discusses the misguided belief shared by many creationists that the earth is very young.

Fundamentalism & Biblical Literalism

Eugenie Scott and Francisco Ayala discuss the lack of acceptance of evidence by Biblical literalists.

Science teachers Challenged by Creationist Students

Barbara Forrest talks about tactics used by creationists which include training students to challenge science teachers.

Creationism's Negative Effect on Education

Kenneth Miller, Kevin Padian and Eugenie Scott explain why creationism has a negative effect on education.

Pragmatic Value of Evolution Today

David Deamer and Francisco Ayala explain the value of understanding evolution to fight off infectuous disease.

Evolution is Essential to Education

David Deamer, Eugenie Scott, and Francisco Ayala explain why evolution is an integral part of education.

History of Evolution vs Creationism

Eugenie Scott and Barbara Forrest explain some of the history behind the neverending assault on evolution by creationists.

Purpose and Goals of Creationism

Barbara Forrest explains the end result sought by many creationists.

Epistemology: The Study of Gaining Knowledge

Barbara Forrest and James Powell talk about the methods employed by scientists to "know" what they know.

The Machine

Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Eugenie Scott, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens, PZ Myers and Charles Darwin busting a move against Creationism in a satirical video that pokes fun at the ridiculous characterization of scientists by the producers of the movie expelled.

The Process of Science

Kenneth Miller, Eugenie Scott, James Hoffman and James Powell explain the processes used by scientists to help us better understand the natural world.

Experts vs. Scientists and Peer Review

Kevin Padian talks about the scientific process of peer review and how Intelligent Design proponents avoid it.

Is Hearing Both Sides Fair?

Kenneth Miller, Eugenie Scott and James Powell explain why the appeal to fairness from Intelligent Design proponents lacks merit.