magicman692

Please, no Zeitgeist references - yes, they are biased, but they deliver a point.

If you ask, I'll enumerate a few resemblances for you.

I've been studying Evolution for a little while, and I've fully grasped the concept. I have a few questions about how Natural Selection works, however. I'm hoping someone can help me get the answer.

The genetics passed down from generation to generation give the traits to form the body thanks to genomes. What I'm trying to figure out is how they are "told" that a change is needed to the genetic code for their offspring's use.

For example, if a bug (lets say a wingless ladybug) had a very rough life on the ground and was highly susceptible to prey, it would need some form of escape mechanism. How do the genomes get told, from generation to generation, to grow appendages which would form wings, several thousands of year later? Is it years of trial and error with random changes to the body? Specific changes depending on the situation? And HOW are they told these are needed (it's not like you can say to yourself "You know, flight would be a real handy ability for me" and your genomes get at it)?

10 points and a big thanks to the best answer.

Could someone shed a little more light on the DH (the theory which five different authors wrote the first five books of the Hebrew Bible at different times - Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Leviticus), as well as how it would affect what we know about the Bible's credibility if it turned out to be true (i.e., Moses would not have written his four books, so they are not actually credible, and Genesis could not have possibly happened)?

If you can, find arguments for both sides of the hypothesis. Thanks.

When someone shuts their eyes halfway in order to show anger or confusion, what is that action called?

I've seen so many questions like these, but none of them really answered it correctly. I'm doing a science project on the respiratory system, and I'd like to know exactly why we need oxygen for our body to function correctly. I need a pretty simple answer, but still in some details. 10 points to a good answer or link.

Could I have a good explanation of what is Global Warming? I've heard many things about it, but what causes it? How exactly do we stop it, and what do we avoid if we do?