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The second law of thermodynamics and evolution
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RE: The second law of thermodynamics and evolution
(January 6, 2015 at 9:47 am)Stimbo Wrote: Yep. He's said that sunlight creates entropy, which is why things like cars rot away when left in the desert. It's also the cause of aging; the photons are shooting us full of holes all the time. Unless it's cloudy - water vapour can stop high-energy photons.

Well duh. Incoming sunlight increases entropy of the planet, and radiating it away at night decreases it.
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition

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RE: The second law of thermodynamics and evolution - by Alex K - January 6, 2015 at 9:56 am

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