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Penny Higgins

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Dr. Pennilyn (Penny) Higgins is a Research Associate in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Rochester. Penny’s research interests include: Stable isotope geochemistry of biogenic apatite and of carbonate minerals; annual-scale studies of ancient climate and dietary sources of fossil vertebrates using stable isotopes of tooth and bone apatite; atmospheric CO2 concentration and effects on plant metabolism through geologic time; uranium geochemistry and its relation to uranium ore deposition and fossil preservation; vertebrate taphonomy; and application of GIS to problems in paleontology.

Expelled

May 16, 2008
Expelled

I recently attended a showing of Ben Stein's new movie "Expelled."

On Creation Science

September 26, 2007

It is best to fully understand the point of view of those with whom you disagree before you engage them in discussion.

Use and Abuse of the Fossil Record: The Case of the ‘Fish-ibian’

September 13, 2006
Use and Abuse of the Fossil Record: The Case of the ‘Fish-ibian’

A common argument of creationism is that no transitional forms between major organismal groups.

Use and Abuse of the Fossil Record: Defining Terms

September 9, 2006
Use and Abuse of the Fossil Record: Defining Terms

A common argument of creationism is that no transitional forms between major organismal groups...

Why “Intelligent Design” (ID) is not science

March 1, 2006

Why "Intelligent Design" (ID) is not science, and why, therefore, it should not be taught in a science curriculum.

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