Nagging Problems Explaining Life’s Wonders
October 30, 2024
In this two-part guest article, Dr. James O. Smith surveys the hurdles evolution must leap.
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Archive: Flagellum, Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Crabs, Comets
June 21, 2024
Celebrate the summer solstice with these lost gems from CEH archives published in June 2002.
Archive: Your Model Train Set
February 23, 2024
Model trains in your cells? Yes: read about this and other wonders from 21 years ago. Note: Some embedded links may no longer work. Your Model Train Set 02/25/2003 Model train enthusiasts never had it so good. Imagine five different models of finely-crafted engines, all in perfect working order, and enough track to cover a […]
More Details on Sperm Design Published
November 22, 2023
Yet more experimental research documents intelligent design of sperm cells.
Intricate Design Found in Sperm Cells
November 15, 2023
Research is proving that a supposed simple cell is far more complex than once thought
Flagellar Motor Is Actually Many Motors
December 1, 2020
A new model of the bacterial flagellum, an icon of intelligent design, has just increased the design complexity even more.
Antibiotic Resistance Is Shared, Not Evolved
October 10, 2019
Growing evidence undermines commonly-cited examples of evolution happening right before our eyes.
Sperm Tail is Far More Complex than Thought
June 28, 2017
New research has discovered that the mechanism of motion in sperm tails requires signaling, transmission and highly-ordered elasto-hydrodynamic material.
Weekend Biomimetics Showcase
March 11, 2017
The focus in biology these days is on design. Here's evidence.
Smart Scientists Borrow Natural Designs
August 3, 2016
Scientists and engineers are back in school, learning from the best teachers: plants and animals.
Entrepreneurs Find Gold in Nature
August 8, 2014
Inspiration for invention comes from everywhere in nature's engineering. At every level, there are designs worth imitating.
Sperm Cells Gain Respect
June 4, 2014
Millions of tadpole-like sperm cells rush to fertilize one egg. They deserve more respect than they often get.
Turkeys Aren't Stupid
January 26, 2014
Turkeys that are inspiring homeland security technology are just one example of hot designs engineers are finding in the biosphere's treasure chest.
Reporter Misuses "Irreducible Complexity"
August 12, 2012
A secular science reporter blundered twice about irreducible complexity and evolution.
Thank Your Cilia
June 28, 2012
Throughout your body, cilia (protrusions on cells, singular cilium) are monitoring the environment and sweeping your passages clean.