The Scientific Renaissance of ID Research
In the Scopes era, religious fundamentalists tried to ban evolution. In the subsequent decades, Darwinian fundamentalists worked hard trying to ban intelligent design (ID). But one thing that has quietly grown over the years is a community of research scientists who simply want to know: Is there evidence for design in nature?
The most popular strategy for suppressing the case for design is to claim, “It’s not science!” For many critics, it boils down to two claims: ID doesn’t use the methods of science, and ID has no research program. As scientists working at Discovery Institute, the leading ID think tank, we know these claims are false because we use ID on a regular basis to guide research and to manage a...
is a scientist and an attorney with a PhD in Geology from the University of Johannesburg and a JD from the University of San Diego. In his day job, he works as Associate Director of the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute, helping to oversee the intelligent design (ID) research program and defending academic freedom for scientists who support intelligent design. Dr. Luskin has written and spoken widely on the scientific mechanics and implications of both intelligent design and evolution. He also volunteers for the "IDEA Center," a non-profit that helps students to start IDEA Clubs on their college and high school campuses. He lives and works in Seattle, Washington, where he and his wife are avid enjoyers of the outdoors.
Get Salvo in your inbox! Brian MillerDr. Miller obtained a BS in physics with a minor in engineering from MIT and a PhD in complex systems physics from Duke University. His research focuses on thermodynamics, information theory, protein rarity, and the origin of life. He is a Senior Fellow and Research Coordinator for the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute. He helps manage the ID 3.0 Research Program and helped launch the biannual Conference on Engineering in the Life Sciences (CELS). He has contributed to multiple books and technical journals covering the debate over intelligent design, including The Mystery of Life's Origin: The Continuing Controversy, The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith, and Inference Review. He regularly contributes to Evolution News & Science Today and the ID the Future podcast
Get Salvo in your inbox! This article originally appeared in Salvo, Issue #73, Summer 2025 Copyright © 2025 Salvo | www.salvomag.com https://salvomag.com/article/salvo73/intelligent-design-30
