Stars, Cells, and God | Nature-Inspired Designs

Reasons to Believe Podcast

Join Fazale “Fuz” Rana and guest Casey Luskin as they discuss new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, including the reality of God’s existence.

Nature-Inspired Designs

One of the most exciting areas of science and engineering is biomimetics and bioinspiration. Scientists and engineers working in this field develop new technology and solve engineering problems by studying and copying biological designs. In this episode biochemist Fuz Rana and special guest Casey Luskin, associate director of the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture, discuss recent findings in biomimetics and bioinspiration and explore the implications of this work for the design argument.

Links & Resources:

• Effect of Schooling on Flow Generated Sounds from Carangiform Swimmers
• Bioinspired Multiscale Adaptive Suction on Complex Dry Surfaces Enhanced by Regulated Water Secretion
• Geometric Design of Antireflective Leafhopper Brochosomes
• Spider Silk Inspires New Technology and the Case for a Creator