Migratory birds use magnetic GPS
Knowing the correct direction to fly isn’t always enough
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Bats ‘see’ the earth’s magnetic field
Do bats have a sixth sense? Turns out they can ‘see’ earth’s magnetic field with the cornea of their eyes. Small magnetite particles feature as a ‘compass needle’.
Amazing ammonite animatronics!
Scientists build amazing animatronic ammonite models to investigate their swimming abilities, but this demonstrates their intelligent design rather than evolution.
Babies are born ready to learn
Are babies’ minds a blank slate or is there more to it? The latest research shows baby’s brain is prepared within the womb for communication with the world and much more.
Diabolical ironclad beetles inspire extra-strong joints
Ironclad beetle laminated elytra have special joins that confer extra toughness, and might inspire aircraft joints.
The ‘Smellicopter’: Not just copying, but actually using, God’s design
With a heaven-sent scent sensor, why settle for less?
David Attenborough’s Conquest of the Skies: The first to fly
Our response to David Attenborough’s TV programmes ‘Conquest of the Skies’. The evidence shows beetles, birds, and other fliers were created; they did not evolve.
Sharkcano!
Sharks thriving—in an active underwater volcano
Dynamic drones
A new drone using flapping ‘wings’ for lift has many advantages.
Smart slime
The single-celled slime mold Physarum polycephalum has a memory, and makes smart decisions, yet lacks a central nervous system.
Tremendous trilobites
Amazing eyes show amazing design and confound evolution
The magnificent ‘flying’ frog
Whether gliding or parachuting, these forest frogs are adapted to the air