Author: Eric Cassell
The Miracle of Spiderwebs
Spiders are another of nature’s master engineers. About half of known spider species (order Araneae) construct webs made of silk.
Ants Do Trigonometry: A Problem for Darwinism
How can a trigonometric mathematical computation be programmed into the brain of an ant through a neo-Darwinian process of genetic mutation and natural selection?
For Evolution, Monarch Butterfly Migration Is a Mystery
It typically takes up to three generations of butterflies to make the complete journey. This means that the navigation information is genetically programmed.
Navigational Genius — Not Just for the Birds
While these theories may appear reasonable, given the complexity of the behavior it is unclear how a Darwinian process can be a plausible explanation.
Genius in Lilliput
Complex programmed behaviors are evident throughout the animal kingdom, but in these pages the focus will primarily be on less advanced animals.