Episode 71
S03 Ep035 | Can We Build a Cell From Scratch?
October 5th, 2026
58 mins
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About this Episode
A University of Minnesota team says it built a cell entirely from non-living parts that grows, feeds and divides, and David looks at what that engineering actually shows. Professor Andy McIntosh returns with the work to turn the bombardier beetle's spray into real technology, and Dr. Carl Werner continues his Smithsonian series with the scientists behind two more walking whale displays.
In this episode:
- Opening monologue: The "synthetic cell" built from scratch at the University of Minnesota
- Interview 1 - Professor Andy McIntosh on turning the bombardier beetle's spray system into technology
- The Heavens Declare: The rhinoceros and the five species left on Earth
- Kids Corner: The African lion and its place in Scripture
- Genesis Science Q&A: What is on the other side of a black hole?
- Ministry Report: A paleontology dig in the Niobrara Formation of western Kansas
- Featured Resource: God's Amazing Animals of North America by Doug Velting
- Genesis Science Minute: Why fall leaves change color
- Interview 2 - Dr. Carl Werner on two more walking whale displays at the Smithsonian, part four of his series
Timecodes:
Show Intro: 00:00
Interview 1 — Professor Andy McIntosh: 09:37
The Heavens Declare: 21:59
Kids Corner: 27:57
Genesis Science Q&A: 31:03
Ministry Report: 35:55
Genesis Science Minute: 39:40
Interview 2 — Dr. Carl Werner: 43:35