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Emergence and Irreducible Complexity: A Unified Theory

We are all familiar with the duality — structure and function — from both technology and biology. Read More ›
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Paper Digest: Application of Animal Forms in Auto Styling

The preeminence of design in nature and the utility of mimicking natural designs is a concept championed by the intelligent design community. Read More ›
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Flight: The Genius of Seeds

Plant seeds come equipped to spread themselves in ways that baffle engineers. Did they invent these mechanisms by chance? Read More ›

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