Gecko feet inspire high-friction micro-fibers Gecko feet inspire high-friction micro-fibers University of California at Berkeley August 22, 2006 Inspired by the remarkable hairs that allow geckos to hang single-toed from…
Biomimicry of Scorpion Venom Fights Cancer Biomimicry of Scorpion Venom Fights Cancer Cedars-Sinai Medical Center July 31, 2006 A new method of delivering a dose of radioactive iodine — using…
Copying nature could save us energy, study shows Copying nature could save us energy, study shows University of Bath May 9, 2006 New technologies that mimic the way insects, plants…
Bats Hunt Using Guided Missile Strategy Bats Hunt Using Guided Missile Strategy University of Maryland May 4, 2006 When it comes to rocket science, it looks like bats had it…
Sea slug chemical defense has potential industrial applications Sea slug chemical defense has potential industrial applications Georgia State University release December 16, 2005 When threatened by predators, sea slugs defend…
Using biomimicry to fight computer viruses via "immunity software" Using biomimicry to fight computer viruses via "immunity software" Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com December 6, 2005 Biomimicry is being used to…
Toucan Beaks Are Models Of Lightweight Strength says UCSD engineer Toucan Beaks Are Models Of Lightweight Strength says UCSD engineer University of California at San Diego release November 30, 2005…
Nature's engineering shows butterfly innovation Nature's engineering shows butterfly innovation University of Exeter news release November 18, 2005 Editor's summary: Flourescent patches on the wings of African swallowtail butterflies work…
Nature Provides Design Template for Human Problems Nature Provides Design Template for Human Problems By Jane Sanders Georgia Institute of Technology November 1, 2005 Atlanta (October 28, 2005) — Copying…
Biomimicry Employed by MIT Nanotechnology Researchers Biomimicry Employed by MIT Nanotechnology Researchers Nature gives a lesson in armor design Eve Downing Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies MIT press release September 21,…
Bioinsecticide for the tomato and the green bean Bioinsecticide for the tomato and the green bean Modified Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoa release September 5, 2005 Bioinsecticide for combating a pest that…
Engineers, scientists, and business people are increasingly turning toward nature for design inspiration. The field of biomimetics, the application of methods and systems, found in nature, to engineering and technology,…
Design of new Mercedes-Benz bionic car inspired by fish body shape Design of new Mercedes-Benz bionic car inspired by fish body shape DaimlerChrysler Release July 10, 2005 (This release was…
