Finding Inspiration in Nature and Biomimicry
Studying biological organisms to find material and structural solutions
Unlocking the Secret Strength of Marine Mussels
Discovery may lead to medical advances in bio-implants, wearable sensors, and more
biomimicry
Soft, Living Materials Made with Algae Glow under Stress
The 3D-printed soft, living materials glow in response to stress, such as compression, stretching, or twisting
Delving Deeper into Structure and Color for Advancements in Fabrication
Findings can be used in the future to more efficiently fabricate materials that have custom, robust colorations
Scientists Use Seaweed to Create New Material That Can Store Heat for Reuse
New material has increased salt capacity for four times greater energy density than previous carrier
Perfection: The Enemy of Evolution
Freedom to miss the optimal mark opens a wide range of new designs over time
Bio-Inspired Device Captures Images by Mimicking Human Eye
The findings represent several fundamental breakthroughs in realizing perovskite narrowband photodetection devices
Centipedes Inspire Many-Legged Robots That Can Traverse Difficult Landscapes
These new robots have potential uses in agriculture, space exploration, and search and rescue
A Biology-Inspired Model Opens the Door to Soft Robot Control
First of its kind model provides a framework for design and control of future soft robots
Researchers Create Flying Robot Snakes
The study is one of the latest in the growing literature exploring biomimicry in aerial applications
Hummingbird Flight Could Provide Insights for Biomimicry in Aerial Vehicles
The small bird’s mechanics revealed through a novel modeling method