“One of the most visited Bible education websites in the world offers captivating details about our planet’s plants and animals“
Zack, the Maureal family’s cat, zooms around the living room furniture in the dark with expert precision. Little does he know that his owners are learning just how he does this.
Alex and Stella Maureal of Opol, Misamis Oriental, and their daughter are reading an article on how cat whiskers help felines detect nearby objects without seeing them. They also learn that cat whiskers have contributed to and enhanced modern technology.
“This is so cool!” said 17-year-old Alexa. “I didn’t know Zack’s whiskers could do all that.”
The article is part of a captivating series titled “Was It Designed?” The free content can be accessed through one of the most visited Bible education websites in the world, jw.org.
The articles, with audio recordings and videos, provide easy-to-understand descriptions of some of the most awe-inspiring elements of earth’s creatures and vegetation. It also makes connections to the modern world with surprising answers to questions such as:
- What does a wandering albatross have to do with aerial vehicles?
- How can a seahorse’s tail help perform successful surgeries?
- And how can a brilliant blue Pollia berry prevent production of counterfeit money?
“This series will not only appeal to anyone interested in nature and animals but also to anyone who is concerned about the preservation of our planet’s biodiversity,” said Arnel Salape, local spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Recognizing many people’s interest and concern for nature, the United Nations has even established an annual World Wildlife Day. On March 3, 2024, many will celebrate the earth’s variety of wild fauna and flora and raise awareness for their conservation.
Each day, more than 2,100,000 visitors use jw.org, the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses, to access free information that addresses today’s concerns. Care for the environment is among the many topics they can investigate on the site.
The “Was it Designed?” series also explains how nature can even inspire innovations in engineering, robotics and product design:
- The wandering albatross’s flight capabilities may help engineers design more fuel-efficient aerial vehicles, perhaps even with engineless propulsion.
- A seahorse’s tail design can be applied to search and rescue robots and surgical equipment that need to be capable of bending and twisting in tight places.
- Some scientists say that the Pollia berry’s iridescent pigment-free color could possibly help develop fade-resistant dyes and counterfeit-resistant paper.
As for Zack’s whiskers? Scientists have been inspired by cat whiskers to design robots with sensors called e-whiskers to help them navigate around obstacles.
“This series is amazing!” said mom, Stella. “It definitely has given our family more appreciation for earth’s plants and animals, but most of all, it also gives us hope for our planet’s future.”
To access the free “Was It Designed?” online series, visit jw.org > Bible Teachings > Science & the Bible > Was It Designed?
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