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Dynamic drones
A new drone using flapping ‘wings’ for lift has many advantages.
by Gavin Cox
Smart slime
The single-celled slime mold Physarum polycephalum has a memory, and makes smart decisions, yet lacks a central nervous system.
by David Catchpoole
Sharkcano!
Sharks thriving—in an active underwater volcano
by Clare Williams
The Road Runner
Meet the Real Roadrunner: Not Just a Cartoon Character. Discover the fascinating life of the roadrunner, its incredible speed, hunting skills, superstitions.
by Jeffrey Dykes
Caterpillar wheel
When danger looms, the Pleuruptya caterpillar can transform itself into a wheel, and roll away
by David Catchpoole
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.
by Lucien Tuinstra
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.
by Russell Grigg
Amazing ammonite animatronics!
Scientists build amazing animatronic ammonite models to investigate their swimming abilities, but this demonstrates their intelligent design rather than evolution.
by Gavin Cox
The not-so-ponderous pelican
These masters of the intricate dance between waves, wind, gliding, and long-distance air travel show design, not evolution.
by Michael Eggleton
Is the world perfectly designed?
Is the concept of ‘perfect design’ even a helpful way to think?
by Shaun Doyle
Bacteria—master compass builders
These bacteria precision-build magnetic navigation aids
by David Thomas
Evolution of the neuron
Can evolution explain the origin of neurons?
by Jerry Bergman