A Revolution in the Study of Ancient DNA
Scientists discovered Neanderthal DNA in a cave in Belgium—one without any Neanderthal fossils. This is a major advance in evolutionary biology.
Is Increasing Complexity Evolution’s Purpose?
If the last 14 billion years of evolution have shown one thing, it is that there seems to be an inherent direction in evolution — moving toward complexity.
The Arrow of Evolution [VIDEO]
Dr. Dan Kuebler shows that life seems to have a drive toward complexity. Does that mean the universe is also purposed for complexity?
Biogenesis: The Origin of Life on Earth [VIDEO]
What caused living organisms to come into being? Many scientists have tried to discover the answer to the mystery of life’s origins.
Increasing Complexity in Evolution and the Universe [VIDEO]
Dan Kuebler discusses several concepts in biology and cosmology that demonstrate the idea of simple structures moving towards increasing complexity.
Nobel Prize Winner Links Human And Neanderthal DNA
Svante Pääbo won the Nobel prize in medicine for his research on human and Neanderthal DNA. But what does neanderthal DNA have to do with medicine?
Why Do We Have Emotions? The Science Behind Positive Emotions
Why do we have emotions? Research has linked positive emotions with better health outcomes and relationships. But why did we develop them to begin with?
12 Inspirational Science Quotes
9 best inspirational science quotes curated by The Purposeful Universe
Analysis of Lifespan by David Sinclair [VIDEOS]
David Sinclair has done groundbreaking research on aging cells and how to slow down aging processes. Dr. Dan Kuebler analyzes Lifespan by David Sinclair.
How Many Biological Sexes Are There in Human Beings? [VIDEO]
Sexes in humans: Dr. Dan Kuebler offers a biologist’s perspective on how many biological sexes there are in human beings in this short video.
What Makes Humans Different From Other Animals? [VIDEO]
What makes humans different from other animals? There is a very clear distinction between humans and other animals when it comes to intelligence.
The Role of Randomness and De Novo Mutations in Evolution
An analysis of de novo mutations in two populations point to a role for non-random mutations in evolution.