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The Evolutionary Mystery of the Platypus

The bill of the platypus is “the most remarkable organ for sensory perception found in the animal kingdom.” Read More ›
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Woodpecker Is a Stunning Example of Irreducible Complexity

A partially functional woodpecker evolving to be a functional woodpecker would be evolutionary dead-end. 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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Life Exponential: Life Exhibits Intelligent Design at Many Levels

Complexity (such as we see in a pile of autumn leaves) can arise spontaneously from unguided natural processes, but complex specified information cannot. Read More ›

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