This field of study is called biomimicry, and it’s growing. More and more scientists are zeroing in on the natural world’s seemingly endless, ingenious, and sustainable examples of design and ...

An example of a biomimicry is Climbing Pads capable of supporting the weight of humans mimic the biomechanics of gecko feet. Fighter planes draw inspiration from bird beaks so the Japanese Bullet ...

These are just three of countless examples of biomimicry – technologies inspired by forms, processes and systems found in nature. The discipline is no longer just an academic exercise.

Other examples of biomimicry abound in the Adirondacks. Animals inspire engineers. The iridescence of some insect wings, for example, is leading to new color e-reader displays, and the way snakes move ...

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 ...

Here are four promising examples of biomimicry's potential in the near future. Chameleon grasshoppers. Like many ...

As the name implies, biomimicry is the discipline of designing products by mimicking phenomena that already exist in biology and nature. The best-known example of this approach is Velcro, which was ...

Drawing inspiration from nature to solve human challenges is a process called biomimicry. For example, the shape of porcupine quills inspired the design of needles that are easier, and less ...

That's why engineers and designers employ biomimicry, ... From sharkskin-inspired swimsuits to science-backed turbines, here are eight striking examples of biomimicry. 1. of 8. Sharkskin = Swimsuit .