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Matthew Maury's Paths of the Sea - Aug 31, 2020

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James J. S. Johnson, J.D., Th.D. - Today’s oceanography and meteorology owe a great debt to Matthew Maury. He exemplified the biblical principle that whatever we do, we should do it “to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). Maury’s scientific research...

Sunflower Heliotropism: August Sunlight for Making Tons of Seeds - Aug 31, 2020

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James J. S. Johnson, J.D., Th.D. - August is an important month for sunflowers—those gigantic, bright-yellow flowers with brownish, round seed heads bordered by radiating yellow ligules (petal-like rays) that resemble a shining, summer sun.1,2,3 A recent report in the...

Nose-Horned Lizard: Extinct, or Hiding for 129 Years? - Aug 10, 2020

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James J. S. Johnson, J.D., Th.D. - Did Modigliani’s striking lizard—a variety of Agamidae “dragon lizard”—go extinct, or has it just been hiding in Indonesia for 129 years? Recently, this sneaky reptile was discovered lying dead near a volcanic...

Great American Outdoors Act, Signed into Law by President - Aug 6, 2020

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James J. S. Johnson, J.D., Th.D. - In a bipartisan legislative achievement to promote better stewardship of American public lands, U.S. Senators and Representatives finalized their bill (H.R. 1957) called the “Great American Outdoors Act”—which was signed into law...

Grandmothers, Eat Fish to Protect Your Brains! - Aug 5, 2020

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James J. S. Johnson, J.D., Th.D. - This month the American Academy of Neurology published a medical science study showing that senior women can fight air pollution hazards, including brain shrinkage, by eating seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids.1-3 Older women who eat more...

God’s Plan Is Best: Salmon Need Saltwater Acclimation - Aug 3, 2020

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James J. S. Johnson, J.D., Th.D. - Once again, results are better when aquaculture imitates the natural life cycle of Atlantic salmon.1,2 In other words, the closer fish farmers get to imitating God’s natural program for anadromous fish life cycles, the healthier it is for the...

Sentinels Are Needed in Perilous Times - Jul 31, 2020

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James J. S. Johnson, J.D., Th.D. - Watch out! Dangers lurk everywhere—these are surely perilous times.1 One of the apologetics-exhorting themes in Jude’s epistle is the need to beware of—and to forewarn others about—scoffers who distort and resist...

After 30 Years, Red Kites Soar in British Skies - Jul 31, 2020

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James J. S. Johnson, J.D., Th.D. - Good news is always welcome. So, it’s good to learn of another conservation comeback. This time it’s the red kite happily soaring in Great Britain’s skies. Conservationists are celebrating a landmark moment in English...

Pollinators Working Hard as July Wraps Up - Jul 30, 2020

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James J. S. Johnson, J.D., Th.D. - The latter days of July are very busy for many pollinators.1 These include birds, bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, bats, and more.1-3 Pollination is essential to a healthy planet. Humans, wildlife, and agriculture benefit enormously from...

Albatrosses Aid Law Enforcement - Jul 28, 2020

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James J. S. Johnson, J.D., Th.D. - Recently, albatrosses were used for a surprising and unintended purpose: catching criminals.1,2 On behalf of BBC News, Samantha Patrick reported on her tagged and satellite-tracked albatrosses. These are the same species that ICR previously...

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