Terrestrial Zoology Spiders Play Silk Harps September 7, 2016 Spider webs are so finely-tuned, they are like musical instruments that the creatures can strum or listen to. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Weekend Biomimetics Parade August 20, 2016 Here's a quick list of exciting news about how imitation of nature's designs is leading to wonderful inventions. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Smart Scientists Borrow Natural Designs August 3, 2016 Scientists and engineers are back in school, learning from the best teachers: plants and animals. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Re-inventing Transportation by Watching Animals May 31, 2016 Here are 3 ways science is advancing through the imitation of nature. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Design Inspires Scientific Advances May 9, 2016 When you see cutting-edge science in materials and methods, you are likely to read "Inspired by Nature." CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Plastic Proteins and Turtle Skis April 18, 2016 Here's news about the latest technologies coming out of biomimetics, the imitation of nature's designs. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Nature Inspires Hi-Tech Design February 6, 2016 Scientists and engineers continue the gold rush to imitate nature's solutions to problems. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Invisible Subs and Other Tricks Inspired by Life November 21, 2015 Working scientists seem less focused on evolution and more on design these days, figuring out how animals and plants do amazing things. CONTINUE READING
Mammals Hair Makes You Bigger and Warmer November 15, 2015 Scientists found that hair increases a beast's surface area by a factor of 100. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Inspiring Designs in Life October 24, 2015 When scientists look closely at living designs, they think, Wow! That's cool! I wonder if we could copy that? CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Scientific Progress Is Spelled "Bio-Inspiration" October 5, 2015 Need fundamental insights into physics and technology? Look no further than the living world. CONTINUE READING
Terrestrial Zoology Insects Worth Respecting September 12, 2015 Most six-legged creatures are small and we give them little notice. Here are surprises that entomologists are discovering in some very special insects. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Sunday Inspiration March 15, 2015 Need inspiration? Look at designs in nature. Even secular scientists are getting inspired. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Biological Systems Provide Infinite Design Inspiration November 11, 2014 It's not likely engineers and biologists will run out of inspiration from biology anytime soon. The source is infinite. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Robots Imitate Life October 11, 2014 The goal of robotics is to imitate what humans and animals make look easy. CONTINUE READING