The first detection of abundant carbon in the early universe (http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-10-abundant-carbon-early-universe.html)
QuotePhysOrg.com) -- A research team of astronomers, mainly from Ehime University and Kyoto University in Japan, has successfully detected a carbon emission line (CIVĪ»1549) in the most distant radio galaxy known so far in the early universe. Using the Faint Object Camera and Spectrograph (FOCAS) on the Subaru Telescope, the team observed the radio galaxy TN J0924-2201, which is 12.5 billion light years away, and was able to measure its chemical composition for the first time. Their investigation of the detected carbon line showed that a significant amount of carbon existed as early as 12.5 billion years ago, less than a billion years after the Big Bang. This important finding contributes to our understanding of the chemical evolution of the universe and may provide clues about the chemical nature of humans, who are composed of various elements such as carbon and oxygen...
Evidence that significant amounts of Carbon was around for 12.5 billion years ago. The core of organic chemistry has been around for a long time.
Thanks for posting that story, Tank. Whenever something like this comes up, I can't help chuckling a little as I think of the likely reaction of some of the Creationists that I've talked with over the years. "LIES! Lies and spin, that's all that it is!"
Quote from: Recusant on October 06, 2011, 11:06:49 PM
Thanks for posting that story, Tank. Whenever something like this comes up, I can't help chuckling a little as I think of the likely reaction of some of the Creationists that I've talked with over the years. "LIES! Lies and spin, that's all that it is!"
I know what you mean. I don't know whether to laugh, cry or slap them around the head!
Quote from: Tank on October 07, 2011, 11:15:44 AM
Quote from: Recusant on October 06, 2011, 11:06:49 PM
Thanks for posting that story, Tank. Whenever something like this comes up, I can't help chuckling a little as I think of the likely reaction of some of the Creationists that I've talked with over the years. "LIES! Lies and spin, that's all that it is!"
I know what you mean. I don't know whether to laugh, cry or slap them around the head!
Ignore and pity them would be the best, I think ;D
What a small world they live in!