Biodiversity Inspires Design
August 3, 2026
This article reflects on the Convention on Biological Diversity (July 27 to August 1) and how much biodiversity has inspired innovation, pointing to intelligent design
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Kelp Forests Improve Climate
July 31, 2026
Giant kelp may form the most productive marine biome to aid climate mitigation efforts. We explore the innovative potential for biomimicry of kelp and its implications on the origins’ debate.
Emergence, Properly Understood
July 17, 2026
"Emergence" is one of the omnipresent enthymemes of modern scientific discourse.
Brain Cleaned by Abdominal Hydraulic System
May 28, 2026
Scientists discover that the human brain is more mechanically interconnected with the abdomen than previously thought.
Engineered Networks Mimic Living Networks
May 23, 2026
The world recognizes technological feats in telecommunications this month. We reflect on key common engineering parallels in biology pointing to markers of intelligent design.
SCT: Quorum Sensing—Another Skill Unique to Life
May 2, 2026
From the smallest cell to the greatest whale, algorithmic processes like quorum sensing distinguish the biotic from the abiotic.
Scientists Imitate the Octopus for Shape-Shifting Material
April 27, 2026
New “soft photonic skins” present breakthroughs in materials science that can transform from flat to 3D and camouflage – inspired by the octopus!
AI Scientist Writes Its Own Science Paper
April 24, 2026
Tokyo researcher develops the ‘AI Scientist’ that automates the entire scientific workflow for peer-reviewed article generation. We reflect on these developments from an ethical perspective.
Nature Used Quantum Mechanics First
April 16, 2026
Scientists build a prototype battery that uses physical principles from quantum mechanics to dramatically improve efficiency.
Human Consciousness: AI Can’t Compute or Compete
February 10, 2026
As science continues to wrestle with the mystery of consciousness, the intricacy of human life points unmistakably to divine design.
Biological Tiles Make Life Beautiful
January 17, 2026
Is something going on more than mere consequences of natural laws?
Engineers Look to Fish for Microplastics Filter Design
January 10, 2026
Microplastic filters designed from fish gills are found to be over 99% efficient, surpassing present plastic filter technologies.
A New Window into the Living Cell
December 9, 2025
Technological progress does not shrink biological wonder. It expands it.
Go to the Ant, Sluggard
September 25, 2025
Ants are "superefficient" at teamwork, a recent study shows.
“Sharkitecture” Displays Intelligent Design in Shark Bones
September 10, 2025
Supported by strong minerals and springs, the shark skeleton is optimized for these ocean predators.