Better Science Without Darwin
June 11, 2024
Scientists wouldn't rush to imitate nature if it was poorly designed.
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Animals Display Mastery of Physics
March 31, 2022
From tiny to large, animals know how to use the laws of physics to their advantage.
Spider Webs Are Big Ears
November 16, 2021
A spider web is not just a trap for prey. It's also a giant acoustic sensory antenna.
Extreme Fine Tuning in Body Cells, Part I
May 10, 2019
Here are just two examples of an ultra-fine balance between function and disease inside the cells of our body's sensory cells (Part 1 of 2).
Fast Flight Specializations in Birds and Bats
January 20, 2017
When you are moving rapidly, you need to see things differently.
Spiders Play Silk Harps
September 7, 2016
Spider webs are so finely-tuned, they are like musical instruments that the creatures can strum or listen to.
Animals Overcome Limitations of Physics
October 16, 2014
The limits of human engineering have been overcome by animals in surprising ways worth imitating.
Exceptional Beauty and Design in Animals
March 3, 2014
Here are four animals, some you probably never heard of, that deserve design awards for art and technology.