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DVD makers copy mantis shrimp eye design
The fine nanorod structure of the mantis shrimp eyes allow it to rotate the polarization across the spectrum. This could help DVD players to process much more information.
by Jonathan Sarfati
Mini ‘hand grenades’ explode evolutionary ideas
The tiny fruit of a plant lands a big blow against evolution.
by Dr Wolfgang Kuhn
Capybara
Humans mostly find rodents repulsive, but lots of creatures love this one.
by Warren Nunn
The appendix
The little appendage that can cause a lot of pain and confusion.
by Dominic Statham
The ultimate machine
PhD anatomist David Kauffman points out that the human body is ‘ultra superior’ to anything that people have been able to invent.
by Carl Wieland interviews human anatomist Dr David Kaufmann
Large sparrow-finch monobaramin in perching birds
Hybrid data suggests a large sparrow-finch baramin that includes over 1,000 modern species!
by Jean K Lightner
Braterman ‘slam dunk’ flunk
Retired anti-creationist professor gives grade ‘F’ advice to followers.
by Andrew Lamb
The albatross—master aviator of the ocean winds
Powered by ocean wind shear, the dynamic soaring of the albatross enables it to fly for thousands of miles just above the sea surface without flapping its wings.
by David Catchpoole
Talking and mythological animals in the Old Testament
CMI answers a range of questions about animals in the Old Testament.
by Lita Sanders
Pliable plants
Tropical bats use living leaves to make roosts for their young—but how can the leaves remain healthy when much of their water supply has been cut off?
by David Catchpoole
Spiderweb stickiness secret
How spiderweb glue works: multi-functional adhesive—a ‘smart material’.
by Jonathan Sarfati
Spiders and ants inspire an unsinkable metal structure
Bug benefiting boat design
by Philip Robinson