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Patterns of Design in Human Life

Dr. Simmons sees clues of design in the processes of reproduction, in development, and in the many complex events in the lungs and vascular system that make childbirth possible. Read More ›
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Photo: CSC Fellow Geoffrey Simmons in Jerusalem.

An “Enthralling” New Book from Discovery Fellow Geoffrey Simmons

Here it is in Kirkus Reviews, not previously known to me for showing sympathy toward the theory of intelligent design. Read More ›
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Photo: A ground pangolin, native to Africa, by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters (Manis temminckii) [CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons.

Nature’s Foresight: Pangolins, Giraffes, Porcupines, and More

Engineers designing a car have to plan for all kinds of conditions the car might encounter. Read More ›
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Photo: Center for Science & Culture Fellow Geoffrey Simmons in Jerusalem, courtesy of Dr. Simmons.

Doctor’s Diary: Is Darwin Still Relevant? 

There was a lot of mysticism and far too many guesses in 19th century. The time has come to modernize his views. Read More ›
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Photo: Turkish spice merchant, via YouTube/Turkish Airlines.

Thanks, Dr. Oz — Our Favorite Super Bowl Ad, a Beautiful Celebration of Complex Senses

Let’s examine the subject in a little more depth than what a commercial can do in a minute and thirty seconds: Read More ›
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Don’t Be Frightened! It’s Just a Spider — An Exemplar of Intelligent Design

Spiders are part of the scary iconography of Halloween. But take a moment to appreciate the awesome natural design of their webs, and more. Read More ›
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How We Feel: The Sensation of Touch

We're now seeing attempts to mimic the natural phenomenon of touch in medical technology. Read More ›

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