Last October, the church-sponsored small group my husband and I belong to welcomed two children into the world. I crocheted blankets for these latest arrivals. As I weaved the shiny hook in and out of loops of soft, pastel-colored yarn, I thought about what the psalmist described as God’s knitting project: (more…)
February 4, 2011
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Creating Life in the Lab
Posted by Maureen under Biochemistry, Books, Intelligent Design, Life in the Lab | Tags: cool science, Craig Venter, Creating Life in the Lab, creator, exciting discoveries, future, Fuz Rana, God, possibilities, snythetic biology |Leave a Comment
February 12, 2010
Gold-Medal-Winning Design
Posted by Maureen under Biomimicry, Cultural Events, Design, Manmade Design, Optimization, Sports | Tags: biomimicry, cool science, design, inspiration from nature, Olympics, Sports, Vancouver Olympics |Leave a Comment
Today marks the opening of the twenty-first Winter Olympic Games, held this time in Vancouver, British Columbia. Athletes representing over 80 countries will compete in fifteen winter sport events, all hoping to hear their national anthem played for them.
Though the Olympics have long been considered an amateurs’ competition, there’s nothing unprofessional about the competitors. They’ve spent years conditioning their bodies and training their minds for their respective sports. Meanwhile, scientists and corporations continually work together to produce uniforms and equipment that aid participants in competitions. Everything about these athletes, from their technique and form to their specially designed apparel, is optimized for the best performance possible. (more…)