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Group Sets Record
For Abortions
Planned Parenthood set a record
for abortions in 2009. PFFA and
affiliates performed 332,278
surgical and RU-486 chemical
abortions that year. However, the
organization also showed a
decline in the number of women
receiving prenatal services and
adoption referrals. — Clearly
Caring (Vol. 31, No. 1)
Skink-No Evolution Link
Evolutionists claim an Australian
lizard provides proof of “evolution
in action.” The yellow-bellied
three-toed skink lays eggs like
most reptiles in the warmer
lowlands but in the colder
mountains gives birth to live
babies. These scientists say this
shows live birth evolved from egg-
laying. However, the skinks do
not have a placenta like
mammals—they simply retain the
eggs inside their bodies. —
Answers (January-March, 2011)
Survey: Humans-Dinosaurs
Co-existed
A survey in Australia found one of
three Australians believe humans
and dinosaurs coexisted,
Sponsors of the poll, who believe
millions of years separated
humans and dinosaurs, sounded
the alarm that “science illiteracy”
imperils the economy in Australia.
— Answers (January-March,
2011)
For Abortions
Planned Parenthood set a record
for abortions in 2009. PFFA and
affiliates performed 332,278
surgical and RU-486 chemical
abortions that year. However, the
organization also showed a
decline in the number of women
receiving prenatal services and
adoption referrals. — Clearly
Caring (Vol. 31, No. 1)
Skink-No Evolution Link
Evolutionists claim an Australian
lizard provides proof of “evolution
in action.” The yellow-bellied
three-toed skink lays eggs like
most reptiles in the warmer
lowlands but in the colder
mountains gives birth to live
babies. These scientists say this
shows live birth evolved from egg-
laying. However, the skinks do
not have a placenta like
mammals—they simply retain the
eggs inside their bodies. —
Answers (January-March, 2011)
Survey: Humans-Dinosaurs
Co-existed
A survey in Australia found one of
three Australians believe humans
and dinosaurs coexisted,
Sponsors of the poll, who believe
millions of years separated
humans and dinosaurs, sounded
the alarm that “science illiteracy”
imperils the economy in Australia.
— Answers (January-March,
2011)
Ancient Brain Surgery
Investigations at Bronze Age sites
in Turkey found evidence of
ancient brain surgery that was
surprisingly precise. Most
patients likely survived. At a small
settlement near the Black Sea,
five skulls with clean, rectangular
incisions were uncovered which
suggested basic cranial surgery.
The procedure may have been
performed to treat hemorrhages,
brain cancer, head trauma, or
mental illness. — Discover (April,
2011)
Chimps Care for Their
Grandchildren
The idea that chimpanzees do not
care for their offspring’s young in
the same way humans do may
have to be revised. Japanese
researchers studying chimps in
Guinea saw a female chimpanzee
assumed to be about 55 years old
care for a 3-year-old youngster,
even picking up the young one
and carrying it across a road.
Chimps in Guinea are well fed and
live long lives without giving birth.
— (Racine) Journal Times
(1/16/11)
Bumblebees Hurting Too
It’s not only honeybee populations
that are experiencing a
mysterious colony collapse
disorder, bumblebees are
suffering too. A new study of four
species of bumblebees shows
their numbers are down by more
than 90%. Low genetic diversity
is making them more susceptible
to disease or other environmental
pressures. Bees pollinate some
90% of the world’s commercial
plants including fruits, vegetables
and nuts, and bumblebees do
their share.—discovermagazine.
com (1/3/11)
Investigations at Bronze Age sites
in Turkey found evidence of
ancient brain surgery that was
surprisingly precise. Most
patients likely survived. At a small
settlement near the Black Sea,
five skulls with clean, rectangular
incisions were uncovered which
suggested basic cranial surgery.
The procedure may have been
performed to treat hemorrhages,
brain cancer, head trauma, or
mental illness. — Discover (April,
2011)
Chimps Care for Their
Grandchildren
The idea that chimpanzees do not
care for their offspring’s young in
the same way humans do may
have to be revised. Japanese
researchers studying chimps in
Guinea saw a female chimpanzee
assumed to be about 55 years old
care for a 3-year-old youngster,
even picking up the young one
and carrying it across a road.
Chimps in Guinea are well fed and
live long lives without giving birth.
— (Racine) Journal Times
(1/16/11)
Bumblebees Hurting Too
It’s not only honeybee populations
that are experiencing a
mysterious colony collapse
disorder, bumblebees are
suffering too. A new study of four
species of bumblebees shows
their numbers are down by more
than 90%. Low genetic diversity
is making them more susceptible
to disease or other environmental
pressures. Bees pollinate some
90% of the world’s commercial
plants including fruits, vegetables
and nuts, and bumblebees do
their share.—discovermagazine.
com (1/3/11)
Old Pelican Fossil Looks Like
Modern Species
A pelican fossil dated at “30
million years” and found in
limestone in France had “all the
details” preserved. A surprised
Dr. Antoine Louchart of the U. of
Lyon said the well-preserved
fossil was “almost identical to
modern species, despite its 30
million years.” The bird measured
4 feet long from beak to tail. —
Creation (April-June, 2011)
Fish Fly Like
Seabirds and Ducks
Some fish have been found to fly
in the air much like birds do.
They support their weight using
aerodynamic lift, gliding over the
surface of the water for long
distances. Specimens of the
darkened-wing flying fish was
tested in a wind tunnel, and it was
discovered they could glide as
efficiently as seabirds and wood
ducks. — Creation (April-June,
2011)
Apes Sing
With a Regional Accent
Apes called gibbons appear to
sing with regional accents that
help scientists identify their
species and where they are from,
said a German researcher.
Gibbons sing to communicate with
other gibbons, to bond with mates
and to define territory. More than
400 gibbons from 92 groups in 24
different locations were analyzed
in the study.—yahoo news (2/7/11)
Modern Species
A pelican fossil dated at “30
million years” and found in
limestone in France had “all the
details” preserved. A surprised
Dr. Antoine Louchart of the U. of
Lyon said the well-preserved
fossil was “almost identical to
modern species, despite its 30
million years.” The bird measured
4 feet long from beak to tail. —
Creation (April-June, 2011)
Fish Fly Like
Seabirds and Ducks
Some fish have been found to fly
in the air much like birds do.
They support their weight using
aerodynamic lift, gliding over the
surface of the water for long
distances. Specimens of the
darkened-wing flying fish was
tested in a wind tunnel, and it was
discovered they could glide as
efficiently as seabirds and wood
ducks. — Creation (April-June,
2011)
Apes Sing
With a Regional Accent
Apes called gibbons appear to
sing with regional accents that
help scientists identify their
species and where they are from,
said a German researcher.
Gibbons sing to communicate with
other gibbons, to bond with mates
and to define territory. More than
400 gibbons from 92 groups in 24
different locations were analyzed
in the study.—yahoo news (2/7/11)
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