Posted on 24 July 2024
It's fascinating to observe geckos effortlessly running up and down walls and across ceilings. But have you ever wondered how their feet stick? Many plausible ideas have been disproven, such as suction, electrostatic attraction, ordinary glue, friction, and interlocking between rough surfaces. So what is the secret …
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Posted on 23 July 2024
by Jonathan Sarfati
Spider silk is an extraordinary material that surpasses man-made fibers like Kevlar® in strength and elasticity. Danish spider expert Fritz Vollrath describes spider silk as stronger and more elastic than even Kevlar®, which is considered the strongest man-made fiber. The …
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Posted on 18 July 2024
The prostate gland is an essential part of the male reproductive system. It is a walnut-sized gland that secretes a clear, slightly alkaline liquid that makes up a significant portion of semen. Some critics argue that the prostate gland is poorly designed because …
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Posted on 17 July 2024
Traversing loose terrain quickly is a challenge, even for specialized vehicles like dune buggies. The soft-packed structure of sand grains can collapse under the weight of a vehicle's wheels, causing it to become stuck. This problem is also faced by robots, such as NASA's Mars rovers …
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Posted on 17 July 2024
Living creatures possess remarkable abilities to stick to surfaces in various ways. This article explores the incredible stickiness of spiderwebs and uncovers the secret behind their adhesive properties. It also highlights the implications of this discovery for human technology and provides a young-earth creationist …
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Posted on 17 July 2024
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Introduction to Stuart Burgess: Stuart Burgess is a Professor of Engineering Design at the University of Bristol and an expert in biomimetics, which involves imitating designs found in nature. He is a committed Christian and has authored books on various …
Posted on 16 July 2024
The ability of flies to fly with such agility and precision has long fascinated scientists and engineers. These tiny creatures are capable of high-speed maneuvers that have even perplexed aircraft designers. But how do flies achieve such remarkable flight capabilities? In this …
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Posted on 14 July 2024
Most of us take for granted the remarkable dexterity of our hands and our ability to perform everyday tasks like buttoning a shirt or dialing a phone number. Yet, the underlying complexity behind this seemingly simple act is only just beginning to …
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Posted on 10 July 2024
Editor’s note: This article explores the history of aviation from a young-earth creationist perspective.
Introduction
The history of aviation is often associated with the Wright Brothers, who achieved the first recorded controlled powered flight in 1903. However, they …
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Posted on 10 July 2024
The brownsnout spookfish, also known as Dolichopteryx longipes, is a fascinating creature that has intrigued scientists for over a century. This deep-sea dweller possesses a remarkable feature - mirror eyes. While these eyes have been known for some time, it is only recently that scientists …
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Posted on 09 July 2024
Box jellyfish, also known as cubozoans due to their cubic shape, possess a remarkable set of eyes that have baffled scientists for over a century. These creatures have a total of 24 eyes, which can be categorized into four different types. Interestingly, eight of these …
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