Dragonfly Wings

Dragonfly Wings

Did you know the flight of a dragonfly is a wonder of physics? Almost all insects use two wings to fly. The dragonfly has four wings and can move forward or reverse at varying speeds. Dragonflies have a unique muscular system that allows their four wings to function...
Why Did God Make Planets?

Why Did God Make Planets?

Have you wondered why God made other planets in addition to the earth? Planets help to stabilize the solar system. Each planet was created by God with a specific size, gravity, rotation rate, magnetism, chemical makeup, and axis tilt. Gravity is the mysterious force...
The Gazelle’s Built-In Radiator

The Gazelle’s Built-In Radiator

Did you know that the African gazelle was designed with a radiator type feature in its nose? When chased by a predator, the African gazelle can accelerate to speeds of 50 mph. This activity increases the gazelle’s body temperature. Scientists monitored the temperature...
Tarantula and Toad

Tarantula and Toad

Did you know some animals live in harmony to mutually benefit one another? These coexisting creatures create a symbiotic relationship, such as the narrow-mouthed toad and the tarantula. Toads are typically a meal for tarantulas; however, the narrow mouthed toad...
The Tick’s Saliva

The Tick’s Saliva

Have you ever looked closely at a tick? If you live in the country you’ve probably had your fill of these little bloodsuckers. Yet, ticks are master chemists! The tick’s saliva produces an anesthetic which allows the tick to attach itself to our skin and sip our blood...
Genetic Spelling Mistakes

Genetic Spelling Mistakes

There are currently 4,000 known genetic diseases which have accumulated on the DNA code of human beings. All of these mistakes are harmful (frequently fatal) to those born with these permanent errors to their DNA. We are all carrying around part of this damaged...