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Spider's Web Is Blueprint For Elastic Mobile Phones - Forbes

Spider's Web Is Blueprint For Elastic Mobile Phones - Forbes | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
Nature is the roadmap for the next generation of medical and technology advances. The premise is that a natural form offers ready-made solutions for efficient design that's already been tested over millions of years of evolution.

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Wind turbines that learn like humans

Wind turbines that learn like humans | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
A control algorithm inspired by human memory may increase wind turbine efficiency while requiring less computational power than other control methods.

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Hotbed of innovation, research, and development discovered in the Amazon

Hotbed of innovation, research, and development discovered in the Amazon | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
Have you ever been awe-struck by nature's engineering prowess and thought to yourself, "how in the world is that possible?" or "wouldn't it be great if humans could do that?" Did it ever occur to y...

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The Morpho Institute's curator insight, December 17, 2013 10:25 AM

Seeking adventurous educators to join us for the 2014 Educator Academy in the Amazon as we explore the rainforest for inspiration to create k-12 biomimicry classroom connections! 

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Biomimicry "greenlighted" in new Discovery Robert Irwin nature series - Kidscreen

Biomimicry "greenlighted" in new Discovery Robert Irwin nature series - Kidscreen | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
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Discovery greenlights Robert Irwin nature series
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The young co-hosts will explore a branch of science known as biomimicry where nature's inventions are studied and then imitated to help solve human problems.

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The Morpho Institute's curator insight, November 6, 2013 2:31 PM

Hope to see this on a North American channel soon! 

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Fish and millipedes inspire the winners of Biomimicry 3.8 Student Design ... - Treehugger

Fish and millipedes inspire the winners of Biomimicry 3.8 Student Design ... - Treehugger | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
Fish and millipedes inspire the winners of Biomimicry 3.8 Student Design ...
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The Biomimicry 3.8 Institute announced a tie for the top prize of the 2013-2014 Student Design Challenge.

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The Morpho Institute's curator insight, June 10, 2014 7:59 AM

This could be your students next year! 

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30 Days of Reconnection – Fantastic Resources from Biomimicry.org

30 Days of Reconnection – Fantastic Resources from Biomimicry.org | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
In the spirit of reconnecting with the natural world that surrounds us, (and as we are home, looking for more things to do other than binge-watch Netflix), our team has put together some of our most favorite biomimicry activities to share with our wonderful community.Through these activities, we hope to give you a greater sense of our Biomimicry Ethos and to learn how to tap into nature’s wisdom. How does nature create resiliency? How does nature communicate? How does nature embed sustainability in all of its systems?

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The Morpho Institute's curator insight, April 15, 2020 11:43 AM

Don't pass this collection of resources up.  It's a fantastic source of inspiration during these challenging times!

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Biomimicry: How the natural world is teaching us to be greener | Sustainable Energy

From being inspired by how mangroves desalinate water to how whale fins improve wind turbine performance, Sustainable Energy looks at copying nature's solutions through biomimicry.

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A new species is discovered in the Amazon every 3 days, and they could solve the world’s biggest challenges

A new species is discovered in the Amazon every 3 days, and they could solve the world’s biggest challenges | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
The Amazon could help solve many of the problems facing mankind but we need to unlock the area's potential in a way that carefully preserves it.

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Biomimicry Changes the Future of Robotics – Guide Here!

Biomimicry Changes the Future of Robotics – Guide Here! | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
Explore how biomimicry changes the future of robotics, here uncover a landscape rich with applications, opportunities, and challenges.

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Lingaya's Vidyapeeth's curator insight, May 2, 1:58 AM
In the quest for innovation, humanity has often turned to nature for inspiration. From the wings of birds to the movements of insects, the natural world is a treasure trove of design solutions waiting to be unlocked. In the field of robotics, this approach has led to the emergence of biomimicry -the imitation of biological systems and processes to solve engineering problems. As we delve into the realm of biomimicry in robotics, we uncover a landscape rich with applications, opportunities, and challenges that shape the future of technology.
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Biomimicry – Nature-Inspired Innovation

Biomimicry – Nature-Inspired Innovation | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it

Humans are clever, but without intending to, we have created massive sustainability problems for future generations. Fortunately, solutions to these global challenges are all around us.

 

Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies. The goal is to create products, processes, and policies—new ways of living—that are well-adapted to life on earth over the long haul.

 

The core idea is that nature has already solved many of the problems we are grappling with. Animals, plants, and microbes are the consummate engineers. After billions of years of research and development, failures are fossils, and what surrounds us is the secret to survival.


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Biomimetics: The Sincerest Form of Flattery | SPIE

Biomimetics: The Sincerest Form of Flattery | SPIE | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
This feature on bio-inspired photonics (technology based on how animals use light) quotes MBL/University of Chicago biophysicist Dakota McCoy.
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The Multifunctional Marvels Of Shark Skin Have Been Studied For The First Time

The Multifunctional Marvels Of Shark Skin Have Been Studied For The First Time | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
Researchers have collated dermal denticle findings across various disciplines, providing a holistic understanding of their functionalities.
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Bio-inspired color-changing coating could both warm and cool houses

Bio-inspired color-changing coating could both warm and cool houses | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
The desert-dwelling Namaqua chameleon has a pretty neat trick – it changes skin color to stay cool when outdoor temperatures rise, and stay warm when they drop. An experimental new coating could one day do the same thing for our homes.
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Seashells or spider silk: how nature could transform the structure of cities

Seashells or spider silk: how nature could transform the structure of cities | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
In the race to replace concrete and steel, bioengineers and architects are experimenting with alternatives including blood, bone and eggshells

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Bio-Armor: Printing Protective Plates From Patterns In Nature

Bio-Armor: Printing Protective Plates From Patterns In Nature | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it

Neri Oxman, the director of the Mediated Matter research group at the MIT Media Lab, designs skins and body armors inspired by human tissue. “Most patterns in nature—whether scales or spiderwebs—have some kind of logic that can be computationally modeled,” she says.


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Seven fabrics inspired by nature: from the lotus leaf to butterflies and sharks

Seven fabrics inspired by nature: from the lotus leaf to butterflies and sharks | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
Biomimicry brings nature and technology together to create exciting new fabrics that are smarter and more sustainable

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Biomimicry Pictures: Nature Yields New Ideas for Renewable Energy and Efficiency

Biomimicry Pictures: Nature Yields New Ideas for Renewable Energy and Efficiency | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
Drawing inspiration from schools of fish, termite mounds, and the photosynthesis of leaves, new technologies seek to produce cleaner, more efficient energy through biomimicry.


Articles about BIOMIMICRY: http://www.scoop.it/t/science-news?tag=biomimicry


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Animal + plant superpowers inspire winning teams

Animal + plant superpowers inspire winning teams | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
Game-changing ideas begin by seeing the possibilities for a sustainable world reflected in the living systems that surround us. That’s what we celebrate each year in the Biomimicry Global Design Challenge - a competition that asks innovators to create radically sustainable human designs inspired by the natural world.
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Poisonous Frogs Inspire De-icing Tech for Planes

Poisonous Frogs Inspire De-icing Tech for Planes | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it

Plane wings could de-ice themselves by secreting anti-freeze.


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Nature's 3D Printer: MIND BLOWING Cocoon in Rainforest - Smarter Every Day 94

What is your theory about why there are holes in the cocoon? Tweet this: http://bit.ly/TwtCacoon Share on FB: http://bit.ly/FBCocoon ⇊ Click to Expand! ⇊ Ple...

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The Morpho Institute's curator insight, September 4, 2013 5:53 PM

Amazing - just amazing...the design of this moth cocoon from Peru begs the question "why"...what design principles are in play and what can we learn from them...

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Questions about butterfly wing color lead to interdisciplinary BIOMIMICRY project

Questions about butterfly wing color lead to interdisciplinary BIOMIMICRY project | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
“What we see in the natural world is far more complex than what we can create in the lab,” says Yang. “Dan is helping us to understand the ecological benefits of the many structures found in nature. Then we ask how we can re-engineer that structure efficiently with enhanced functions.”

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Biomimicry in Engineering and Nature-Inspired Innovation

Biomimicry in Engineering and Nature-Inspired Innovation | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
Biomimicry in Engineering uses nature's designs to inspire sustainable solutions, blending natural efficiency with innovative technology for a greener future.
https://krce.ac.in/blog/biomimicry-in-engineering-and-innovating-through-natures-solutions/

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Biomimicry: Ant movements inspire tunnel-digging robots

Biomimicry: Ant movements inspire tunnel-digging robots | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it

Biomimicry is a great tool to solve problems. Rather than reinvent the wheel, we can often look at the solutions that nature has come up with over millions of years of trials & errors. For example, the study of how ants can so quickly move underground and dig relatively stable tunnels in all kinds of soil can teach scientists and engineers a lot, some of which might be quite useful to make robots that could do search & rescue missions or explore hard to access corners of the Earth (equipped with the proper sensors, they could be used for all kinds of environmental monitoring jobs).


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Andrew Glynn's curator insight, May 27, 2013 11:39 AM

More uses for insect inspired programming techniques.

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The Next 10 Years Will Be Transformative—Here’s What To Focus On Now

The Next 10 Years Will Be Transformative—Here’s What To Focus On Now | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
Discover key insights from Fortune 500 leaders on leveraging AI, fostering inclusive culture, and reshaping leadership strategies for maximum impact.
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Unraveling Nature’s Electric Blues

Unraveling Nature’s Electric Blues | Biomimicry 3.8 | Scoop.it
This groundbreaking study unveils a novel mechanism of guanine-based structural color production in the skin of elasmobranchs.
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