Recurring Design Logic in Living Systems

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Architects, painters, musicians, and other creators apply recognizable patterns of thinking to their craft. Source
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Sea Turtles Display Elegant Design Solutions; They’re Also Really Cute

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Apart from their being adorable, what many may not realize is that their motion on the sand is also amazingly efficient. Source
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Billions of Missing Links: Electricity and Bioluminescence

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On a classic episode of ID the Future, hear about electricity and bioluminescence, as highlighted in Dr. Geoffrey Simmons in his book Billions of Missing Links: A Rational Look at the Mysteries Evolution Can’t Explain. Listen in to learn about how a knee jerk reaction, eels, and the knife fish all use electrical impulses.  Download the podcast or listen to it here. Photo attribution: Aequorea victoria, a bioluminescent jellyfish, by Sierra Blakely. The post Billions of Missing Links: Electricity and Bioluminescence appeared first on Evolution News.
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