Biomimetic design in engineering harnesses the principles and strategies found in nature to solve complex human challenges. This interdisciplinary field blends engineering, biology and materials ...

Lattices often crop up in nature. Take the conspicuous design of dragonfly wings (left), a spider web (middle) or the veined underbelly of a Victoria Amazonica water lily (right). Photo Credit: Getty ...

Nature is the ultimate inspiration for innovators, including those who would emulate biology to realize applications in the life sciences. Indeed, some of the most intrepid innovators are those who ...

Plate tectonics, honeycombs inspire new Denver Botanic Gardens research center. Tasked with building a pyramidal structure with dynamic glass elements, the Burkett Design team turned to two natural ...

Researchers at the University of Sevilla in Spain have developed a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) with a bipolar plate (BP) based on a nature-inspired structure. According to the ...

A new groundbreaking innovation known as biomimetic LEDs is setting new benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability. Inspired by the captivating natural bioluminescence of fireflies, these LEDs offer ...

A team funded by the French defence innovation organisation AID is looking to improve the stealth capabilities and mission performance of drones that mimic birds and insects. The French Defence ...