Windows that prevent bird collisions by mimicking the UV-reflective qualities of spider webs; a train that travels faster, uses less energy and makes less noise after it was redesigned to resemble a ...

Throughout history, humans have observed and sought inspiration from many aspects of nature to improve flight efficiency, maneuverability, and stability. And since the days of Leonardo da Vinci, ...

Biomimicry presents a raft of options to the fashion industry that can be used to achieve true sustainability, which has been found to be a little more complicated than once assumed, with the ...

Who knew that we could mimic a flying creature to solve energy problems? That is what renowned architect Renzo Piano is doing with his dragonfly wind turbine invention. This design makes it suitable ...

Many living organisms on Earth inhabit an environment that is, in one way or another, trying to work against it: scorching heat, freezing cold, scarce water, relentless predators. Over vast stretches ...