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Animal Engineering Is Not Just a Metaphor

October 10, 2013

Some evolutionists complain that talk of molecular machines and engineered systems in the living world is a misleading figure of speech. Why, then, do human engineers seek to reverse-engineer them?

Physics

Does Physics Drive Evolution?

October 8, 2013

Some recent evolutionary papers appear to make physical laws not just constraints on natural selection, but guiding hands that build optimal designs.

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Reverse Engineer Living Solutions

September 20, 2013

Need solutions to practical engineering problems? Save time and effort; see how animals and plants do it.

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Understanding Jumping by Leaps and Bounds: Geared Insect and Leaping Plant

September 16, 2013

Two clever examples of leaping have been found in the living world, adding to the catalog of clever ways life gets around.

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What's a Hairy Wood Ant Good For?

August 31, 2013

A humble, rare ant might help humans learn how to communicate better with networks. It's just one of many ways nature is inspiring technology that approaches perfection.

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More Reasons to Imitate Living Designs

August 11, 2013

The gold rush is on! Designs in the living world are inspiring technologies that are superior to old fashioned human ingenuity, and environmentally friendly, too.

Early Man

From Hunter-Gatherer to Modern Farmer

July 28, 2013

Here are some headlines concerning early man and the ongoing struggle by humans to improve life.

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Engineers Chase Animals

July 26, 2013

Inspired by the wisdom inherent in living organisms, inventors and engineers are finding bright ideas.

Terrestrial Zoology

Take Up Insect Watching

July 19, 2013

Insects are among the most diverse animals on the planet, many possessing extraordinary abilities. Here are some kinds worth watching.

Intelligent Design

Do Honeycombs Just Happen, or Do Bees Design Them?

July 19, 2013

The idea that honeycombs in beehives self-assemble is as old as Darwin. A new study claims to reinforce the idea, yet honeybees are not just bystanders in the process.

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New Biomimetics Projects

July 7, 2013

These recently-reported attempts to mimic nature show that the biomimetics revolution continues, with no end in sight.

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Living Design Inspires Design

June 24, 2013

Engineers continue to look to the living world for solutions to practical problems. One of them is as close as your skin.

Human Body

Molecular Motors Put a Spring in Your Step

June 11, 2013

When you feel in spring in your step, thank tiny molecular motors in your muscles and tissues that make it possible.

Amazing Facts

New Biomimetics Stories

May 26, 2013

Here are some new ways scientists are imitating plants and animals to understand their designs and make new products.

Amazing Facts

Bug-Eye Camera, Fly Robot and other Bio-Inspired Tech

May 4, 2013

Incredible advancements in technology are coming from the imitation of nature, but engineers cannot yet attain animal performance.

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