In Episode 53 of The Genesis Science Report, David Rives opens with a fascinating exploration of shadows—how they’ve been used throughout history to measure the world, map the heavens, study other planets, and even build the earliest timekeeping tools. From sundials to eclipses to the rare “Lahaina Noon” when objects cast no shadow at all, David shows how the interplay of light and darkness reveals hidden structure in the world around us. He connects these scientific insights to the biblical reminder that even when we cannot see God directly, His presence and design are unmistakably reflected throughout creation.
Then we continue our groundbreaking Age of Design series with Part 2, featuring renowned chemist Dr. James Tour. This episode dives into the first of five scientific facts that challenge naturalistic origin-of-life theories—beginning with the fundamental question of whether unguided chemistry can produce even the basic building blocks of DNA or RNA. Dr. Tour explains the immense hurdles: unstable sugars, the chirality problem, destructive environmental conditions, the need for enzymes, and the fact that nucleobases don’t spontaneously assemble into nucleotides. Far from supporting randomness, every discovery highlights extraordinary precision—pointing to intentional design rather than chemical accident.
Also featured: a Genesis Science Q&A addressing a major viewer question about GSN’s livestream, a Featured Resource offering clear answers on the age of the Earth, a Kids Corner on the muskox and its remarkable cold-weather adaptations, a Genesis Science Minute on the survival system built into the baobab tree, a Ministry Report highlighting recent in-studio interviews, and a Heavens Declare segment celebrating Charles Messier and his revolutionary star catalog.
This episode blends astronomy, physics, biology, and molecular chemistry—revealing how even light and shadow help tell the story of a world crafted with purpose.