Nature is full of technologies, if you think of technologies as just tools for living. Take the frog tongue: to catch a glimpse of a frog's tongue in action, you have to be pretty sharp, or determined ...

In the never-ending hunt for new designs that jump, pump, or run faster and better, scientists are finding inspiration in nature. The field of biomimicry blurs boundaries between living things -- like ...

How does nature make durable materials like corals without heat or a kiln? How do peacock feathers get their beautiful colors? And how do geckos stick to all kinds of surfaces, allowing them to run up ...

Biomimicry comes from two Greek words: Bio meaning life and mimesis meaning imitate. So, biomimicry is the science of watching how things are done in nature and using those properties to solve human ...

We live in the Anthropocene, a time that privileges the human experience above all else. The planet is continually harmed and exploited, making people seemingly oblivious to the human interactions ...

A podcast version of the interview is available via Apple Podcasts, Google Play or Spotify. “Biomimicry is the practice of solving problems by asking the question, ‘What would nature do?” says Boston ...

“Learning about the natural world is one thing. Learning from the natural world – that’s the switch. That’s the profound switch.” ~ Janine Benyus Biomimicry has the potential to save the human race ...

Let’s talk about elephants for a second. These magnificent mammals have been on this planet for over 55 million years. Many of them live in dry, arid climates, so they’ve learned to stay cool thanks ...

February 28, 2024 /CSRwire/ - The Biomimicry Institute is inviting nature-inspired scientists, engineers, designers, and early-stage entrepreneurs to embark on a transformative 10-week journey. Their ...

We live in the Anthropocene, a time that privileges the human experience above all else. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. The planet is continually harmed and ...