Tag: Biomimicry
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Iron-Eating Magnetized Bacteria Could Make Faster Computers
A research team has created magnetic bacteria that could form the basis of high speed nano computers.
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Color-Changing Squid Inspire Technology that Could Finally Get Us That Invisibility Cloak
Scientists have created an artificial cell that replicates the color changing systems in squid and zebrafish. This new technology could lead to smart, camoflauging fabrics.
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MIT Creates Miracle Glass That's Glare-Free, Self-Cleaning, Water Repellent
MIT researchers have come up with a way to texture the surface of glass to solve many problems of glare and dirt.
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Leaf-Mimicking Solar Cells Generate 47% More Electricity
Princeton University scientists achieve huge gains in light absorption and solar cell efficiency with a little leaf biomimicry.
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Breakthrough Rivals Speed of Natural Photosynthesis, Sets Solar Energy World Record
Harvesting solar energy just got one step closer to rivaling the efficiency of nature.
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Best of Green: Science
From robotic spiders to the best-looking endangered species to the best nature photographer, find out who won this year's Best of Green awards in the Science category.
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How Biophilia Can Improve Our Lives - Part III
Our mental and physical health is directly connected to biophilia so why aren't more people using it to shape society?
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Biomolecular Processes Observed with New Imaging Tool
A biomolecular imaging tool will helps scientists watch how pollutants or diseases affect processes in our bodies, visualizing biochemicals in cells.
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Swimming Robot Jellyfish Makes Its Own Hydrogen Fuel from Water
A jellyfish-based robot extracts hydrogen fuel from the water as it swims.
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Interactive "Caterpillar" Seating Harnesses Energy From Sitters (Video)
This prototypical set of seating actually responds to the people who sit on them.
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The Week in Pictures: A Nuclear Amusement Park, the Best of Biomimicry and More
In Germany, a failed nuclear power plant has been converted into an amusement park. We also have 13 awesome examples of biomimicry, the 2012 Evolo Skyscraper Award winners, and more.
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Killer Whale-Inspired Submarine Is Just for Fun, and That's a Good Thing
A mini submarine that works like an orca whale is more for play than scientific use.
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Iowa State Spiderman Discovers Super Heat Conducting Properties of Spider Silk
When an Iowa State professor of mechanical engineering followed his hunch about spider webs, it paid off: he proved biological materials can rival metals in conducting heat.
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Biomimicry in Action: 13 Technologies Inspired by Nature
Nature has come up wih some pretty amazing designs, and great scientists aren't afraid to copy them. These examples of biomimicry in action cover robotics, architecture, transportation and more.
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Color Changing Butterflies Can Make Night Vision More Efficient and Cheaper
Characteristics of a color-chaging butterfly's wings can be used to improve thermal imaging equipment.
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Robotic Cheetah Smashes Speed Record for Legged Robots
By flexing its back, this galloping robot increases its stride and dramatically beats previous speed records for legged robots. Here's how.
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The Week in Animal News: Boiling Bees, the Battle for Manatees and More
A controversial method of making mead involves boiling an entire hive, bees and all. Manatees are battling humans and climate change, watch a polar bear cub grow up and more.
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Zero-Carbon Skyscraper of the Future Biomimics Flowers (Photos)
This tower learns from and responds to nature, and was developed using a "swarm intelligence system."
