Was It Designed?
Natural Systems
Nature’s Water Management—Was It Designed?
Water, vital to life, is scarce or unsuitable for consumption in many places on earth. How do animals survive in these environments?
Light From Life—Was It Designed?
Not only do some animals emit light but they do so in a more energy-efficent way than man-made sources of light. How?
Human Body
The Regulating Ability of Hormones—Was It Designed?
The amount of electrolytes you consume can vary from day to day. How does manufacturing, storing, and releasing hormones help your body keep a stable amount of electrolytes in circulation?
Land Animals
The Circulatory System of the Giraffe—Was It Designed?
As the tallest of all land animals, giraffes face a unique challenge—managing high blood pressure. How do they do it?
Insects
The Bumblebee’s Flight Control—Was It Designed?
How does such a small creature outfly even the most experienced pilots?
How Do Ants Avoid Traffic Jams?
Ants avoid gridlock. What is their strategy?
Plants
The Flight of the Dandelion Seed—Was It Designed?
The dandelion seed is four times more efficient than a conventional parachute, and it is also more stable.