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Rafting Termites and Other Dogmas of Ignorance

‘They’re not primitive; we don’t know how they spread around the world, but one thing we know: they evolved.’   Wood termites. Homeowners hate them, and termite inspectors make a living finding them and killing them. They belong to the family Kalotermitidae, second largest group of termites. In their own element, though, they are remarkable […]

Darwin Report Card, continued: How Useful Is Evolutionary Theory?

Darwinism is useful in one demonstrable way: it keeps thousands of biologists employed in the business of evidence-free speculation.

Biomimetics Quiz

Match the living thing with the technology being developed by imitating its design features.

New Biomimetics Projects

These recently-reported attempts to mimic nature show that the biomimetics revolution continues, with no end in sight.

More Olympic Creatures

Plants and animals continue to amaze us with their Olympic-level abilities. New observations promote some to the award stand.
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