Tag: engineers
The Human Body as a Marvel of Engineering
“The systems that are required to make the human body work,” says Steve Laufmann, “are exactly the kinds of things that engineers design and build.”
Intelligence Metrics: Measuring the Degree of Intelligence in Design
I had the privilege of speaking on intelligence metrics. Here are my slides. I hope soon to develop this talk into a proper peer-reviewed paper.
Natural Engineering in the Lifestyle of Honey Bees
We had no idea, but apparently a swarm of bees in May on an easily accessible branch is something to get excited about!
In Breath-Holding, Kate Winslet and a Croc Are Champions
Kate Winslet, and other actors, for the sake of “the newest frontier in blockbuster moviemaking” are learning to hold their breath for several minutes.
Breakthroughs Unveil Evidence of Foresight in Nature
From an engineering standpoint, it was essential that a way be found to protect the cell, life’s most basic unit.