Science and Culture Today Discovering Design in Nature
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2018

peacock-spider
Photo: Peacock spider, via Jurgen Otto/YouTube.

A Tiny but Mighty (and Dancing) Example of Design: The Rainbow-Colored Peacock Spider

The peacock spider was relatively unknown till Jurgen Otto began photographing them and posting videos of their elaborate, colorful dances. Read More ›
Cold Bay Airport
Photo: Cold Bay Airport, Alaska, by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

Listening to People Over Animals: A Welcome Reprieve

Anti-humanism permeates the modern environmental movement. That misanthropy can lead to decisions that create risk to human life and well-being. Read More ›
David Baker
David Baker
Photo: David Baker, University of Washington, by Jeffreyjgray (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

On Protein Design, Don’t Be Fooled by Biochemist David Baker’s Claim

If designing proteins is difficult for us, it is great big wall for random bumbly evolution. Read More ›
Tabby's Star
Tabby’s Star
Illustration: Tabby’s Star (artist’s interpretation), by TK.

Studying Tabby’s Star, Scientists Use the Design Filter — Non-Intelligent Causes Win This Round

Here’s a case where astronomers ruled out intelligent causes, despite their initial excited hopes. Read More ›
Elon Musk
Photo: Elon Musk, by JD Lasica, via Flickr.

Elon Musk — Intelligent Design Proponent?

Admittedly, that may come as a surprise to Elon Musk, but I think Robert Marks defends the argument with a certain persuasive mischievousness. Read More ›
book burning
Photo: Book burning, by mikael altemark from STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

Submit Nominations for 2018 Censor of the Year Now!

Darwinists do not go so far as to burn books. However, their actual tactics in suppressing open debate are far more effective. Read More ›
Hatchling
turtle
Photo: Sea turtle hatchling, from Living Waters, courtesy of Illustra Media.

Bats, Algae, Beetles, Turtles: Cool Design Tricks from Nature

Almost every phylum of life provides inspiration for engineers and inventors. Read More ›
lab mouse
Photo credit: Rama (Own work) [CeCILL or CC BY-SA 2.0 fr], via Wikimedia Commons.

Animal Researchers Should Be Proud

We are often awed at the medical miracles that save so many of our lives and alleviate unquantifiable levels of human suffering. Read More ›
Summer Seminars
Jay Richards
Photo: Jay Richards, author of  The Privileged Planet, speaks to Summer Seminar students.

Quiet Self-Censorship and the Academic “Consensus”

Here is a sneak preview: Very shortly we will be opening up nominations for Censor of the Year. Read More ›

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