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A Dose of Engineering Realism Over AI Hype

Dr. Donald C. Wunsch has spent decades working at the intersection of engineering, AI, and real-world systems. Read More ›
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Image: Complex III from S. cerevisiae (PDB 6HU9), by Emily Reeves.

The Nanoscale Engineering of Complex III

If I put on my reverse-engineering hat, this enzyme looks like the work of a designer who deeply understood electrochemistry and quantum tunneling. Read More ›
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The Spine, Human and Otherwise: A Miracle of Embryological Development

The sloth has ten neck vertebrae whereas almost all other mammals have seven. The sloth’s extra vertebrae allow it to swivel its neck almost all the way around Read More ›
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The Incredible “Floating” Human Knee Joint

I fully agree with Nathan Lents that the evolutionary paradigm predicts the knee should be a very poor design Read More ›
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Burgess: Design of Human Body Greatly Surpasses Human Engineering

Embracing the evolutionary narrative requires one to abandon one’s belief in mathematics. Read More ›
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Introducing Ultimate Engineering: A Conversation with Stuart Burgess

Evolutionary theory, unlike intelligent design, predicts a living world crowded with substandard designs. Read More ›
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More to Love about Springtails, Those Adorable Gymnasts

Does it have to be called an “evolutionary success” instead of a success? The word “evolutionary” performs no function. It is also contrary to the evidence. Read More ›
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Creepy Crawly Complexity: Kate Kavanaugh on the Intelligent Design of Insects

Far from being mere nuisances, these creatures function as tiny engineers that elegantly solve complex problems to sustain global ecosystems. Read More ›
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Year in Review: Demonstrating the Power of the Intelligent Design Framework in Biology

Our scientists and engineers have further laid the foundation for a comprehensive and actionable theory of biological design. Read More ›
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Dr. Howard Glicksman: Why Evolution Fails to Explain Life’s Design

In a universe of non-living space and matter, life is incredibly rare. To stay alive, all organisms have to overcome a myriad of engineering challenges. Read More ›

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