Genesis Science Report with David Rives

A successful conservation story in Patagonia is producing a result no one planned for — pumas hunting Magellanic penguins by the thousands. Dr. Gordon Wilson on what this reveals about ecosystem balance and the limits of human management. Plus, a closer look at one of North America's most extreme climbers: the Rocky Mountain goat, and the design features that let it live where almost nothing else...

Most students are told evolution is settled science. But as new discoveries pile up around biological information and the origin of life, even mainstream researchers are quietly moving the goalposts. Dr. Charles G. Jackson on where observation ends and assumption begins. Then Dr. Glenn Wilson, a USDA soil scientist, on why a single storm can erase what textbooks claim took centuries to build. In t...

Artificial intelligence isn't just a tool anymore. It's beginning to influence governance, ethics, and the decisions that shape public life. Dr. Charles Jackson breaks down what's at stake when algorithms start carrying authority. Then Dr. Paul Nelson on the quiet shift inside evolutionary biology, and why the iconic tree of life may not be the right picture anymore. In this episode: Soft cells, t...

In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a look at an extraordinary bacterium discovered in NASA clean rooms that can essentially “play dead” to survive extreme sterilization and environmental stress. Its ability to shut down and later revive challenges assumptions about how life survives and raises deeper questions about the sophistication built into even the smallest livin...

In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a fascinating archaeological discovery from the coast of Brittany, France, where divers uncovered a massive submerged stone wall built from thousands of tons of granite. The structure challenges the common picture of early humans as primitive and instead points to organized communities capable of planning, engineering, and large scale...

In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a big picture look at how belief in design is reentering mainstream scientific conversation. From cosmic fine tuning to the growing recognition of functional information in biology, he explores why more researchers are finding it harder to explain the universe as a product of chance alone. Next, microbiologist Dr. Ian Macreadie joins...

In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a fascinating look at the fruit fly brain. Scientists have now mapped its full wiring diagram, revealing an astonishing level of organization, specialization, and complexity packed into a brain smaller than a grain of sand. The discovery raises bigger questions about information, design, and what it really means for life to be “simple...

In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with an extraordinary archaeological discovery at Tel Shiloh in Israel. A stone altar horn uncovered at the site, along with other evidence from the surrounding layers, provides powerful confirmation of the biblical description of early Israelite worship and challenges long standing claims that these practices were invented centuries later...

In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, we begin by examining proteins, the essential molecules that make life possible. New research is revealing just how precise and interconnected these systems are, reinforcing the idea that life operates according to an intentional blueprint rather than unguided processes. Next, John Mackay joins us to separate fact from fiction surrounding the Great Ba...

In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a remarkable astronomical event, Nova Centauri 2025, a stellar explosion bright enough to be seen with the naked eye. As we explore what caused the nova and where it appeared in the sky, the discussion turns to why our own sun remains unusually stable and perfectly suited for life, reflecting a universe governed by order and purpose....

In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, we begin with a look at the powerful natural systems that shape our world, from hurricanes and volcanoes to the finely balanced processes that sustain life. While these systems can be both beautiful and destructive, they also reveal an underlying order that reflects intentional design. Next, Dr. Rob Stadler joins us to explore how living cells harness...

In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, we explore new discoveries that are reshaping conversations about science, history, and human origins. The program opens with a surprising scientific breakthrough involving ultra thin, two dimensional materials like graphene. Researchers are uncovering unexpected properties that challenge what we thought we knew about light and matter, pointing to a d...

Season 3 of The Genesis Science Report begins with a closer look at science, history, and Scripture as David introduces a new season of deeper investigation. This episode opens with recent archaeological findings from Egypt’s eastern frontier that align with key details in the biblical account of the Exodus, reinforcing that the Bible describes real events in real places. Next, geologist Dr. Tim C...

In the final episode of Season 2, David takes viewers on a journey through NASA’s discovery of more than 6,000 exoplanets—lava worlds, water worlds, gas giants, and free-floating planets. Their breathtaking variety showcases the vastness of creation, yet none resemble Earth, the one world uniquely crafted to sustain life. Next, Dr. Carl Werner returns with new revelations about the human-evolution...

In Episode 57 of The Genesis Science Report, David explores the mysterious quantum observer effect—the discovery that particles behave differently when watched. David reflects on how this phenomenon mirrors a biblical truth: awareness shapes outcomes, and living with an awareness of God’s presence transforms the way we view the world. Next, wildlife expert Michael Maughon introduces one of Earth’s...

In Episode 56 of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a look at what some are calling a major turning point in science—a moment when discoveries in cosmology, physics, and molecular biology are pushing researchers to reconsider the idea of a created universe. From the fine-tuning of physical constants to the stunning complexity of DNA, David explores why many now see scientific evidence po...

In Episode 55 of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a compelling look at the laws of logic—the invisible rules that govern every thought, every conversation, and every scientific discovery. Are these laws merely human conventions, or do they point to something far deeper? David unpacks why logic cannot be explained by material processes alone and how its universality, immateriality, and...

In Episode 54 of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a compelling look at recessive traits—the “hidden threads” woven into the fabric of genetics. From red hair and piebald deer to Type O blood and even earwax variations, David explains how these traits reveal order, predictability, and intentional preservation. Rather than supporting randomness or evolutionary elimination, recessive trai...

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 reveal...

In Episode 52 of The Genesis Science Report, David Rives opens with a gripping look at one of the most volatile regions on Earth—the Pacific Ring of Fire. From historic mega-eruptions like Krakatoa to devastating quakes such as the 2011 Tōhoku disaster, David walks through the raw power beneath our feet and explains why the often-ignored Cascadia Subduction Zone may pose one of the greatest natura...

In Episode 51 of The Genesis Science Report, David begins with a fascinating look at the science and symbolism of static electricity. From the simple shock of touching a doorknob to industrial “invisible walls” of electrostatic force, David shows how unseen physical laws mirror spiritual truths—reminding us that “the invisible things of God are clearly seen” through creation. Next, Doug Velting fr...

In Episode 50 of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a powerful warning about humanity’s growing desire to redesign itself. From embryo selection to CRISPR gene editing, science is rapidly approaching the ability to engineer “designer babies.” David examines what this means for human dignity, the sanctity of life, and the biblical truth that we are created in God’s image. Through Scriptur...

In Episode 49 of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a fascinating deep dive into the “Year of Quantum Science and Technology.” From the mysterious behavior of subatomic particles to the mind-bending double-slit experiment, David explores how the smallest details of the universe display divine design. He highlights how new breakthroughs—like quantum computing, cryptography, and teleportat...

In Episode 48 of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with breathtaking new images of the sun’s poles—captured for the first time in history by NASA and the European Space Agency. These revolutionary photos reveal intricate magnetic activity and cycles of energy that scientists have never seen before. David connects these discoveries to Scripture, reminding us that the sun has always declared t...

In Episode 47 of The Genesis Science Report, David Rives opens with powerful new archaeological discoveries from the ancient site of Megiddo—known biblically as Armageddon. From artifacts confirming the death of King Josiah to a newly uncovered Christian mosaic floor referencing “God Jesus Christ,” these finds provide extraordinary confirmation of Scripture’s accuracy and enduring legacy. David co...