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How a birdwatcher solved the biggest problem with Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains

Japan's Shinkansen trains faced loud tunnel booms which disturbed local communities. Engineers studied kingfishers to redesign the train's nose for quieter tunnel entry. This biomimicry solution made trains faster and more energy efficient. The Shinkansen's new design also incorporated owl feather principles for silent flight. This innovation became a prime…

The Economic Times

How Termite Architecture Is Teaching Engineers Ventilation and Cooling Design They Never Imagined

The mound that outperforms your air conditionerMacrotermes michaelseni, a termite species common across sub-Saharan Africa, builds mounds that can rise four to five metres above the ground and extend several metres below it. Inside, the colony maintains a temperature of roughly 30.5°C year-round. Outside, temperatures swing between 3°C at night…

Times Life

Scientists copy honeybees' technique! How nature's engineering secret helped create solar panels that are nearly 50% lighter than conventional designs

Researchers developed lightweight solar panels inspired by nature's honeycomb structure. These new modules are significantly lighter than conventional panels, which aids installation. The honeycomb design maintains mechanical strength and passes international durability tests successfully. This innovation could expand solar adoption across various buildings and applications. Biomimicry continues to drive advancements…

The Economic Times

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How Bats Use Echolocation to Navigate Darkness and the Sonar Science That Changed Architecture

The call that comes back as a mapA bat leaving its roost at dusk emits ultrasound pulses at frequencies between 20 and 200 kilohertz, well above the ceiling of human hearing, which tops out around 20 kHz. Each pulse lasts between 0.2 and 100 milliseconds. The echo that bounces back…

Times Life

In 1941, a Swiss engineer pulled burrs from his dog’s fur after a walk, and they weren’t just seeds: They revealed the idea behind Velcro

On a brisk afternoon in 1941, while walking through the countryside, Georges de Mestral had a lightbulb moment. His dog was covered in stubborn burrs, sparking his curiosity about their unique hooks. This observation blossomed into the revolutionary invention of Velcro, showcasing the power of biomimicry where nature inspires innovation.

The Economic Times

Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with 'dandelion drones' to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars

Engineers are increasingly turning to the concept of "biomimicry" for the next generation of Mars robots.

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In 1941, George de Mestral got annoyed by sticky burrs on his dog, and this accidentally launched the multibillion-dollar Velcro industry

Swiss engineer Georges de Mestral observed burrs attaching to his dog's fur, leading to the invention of Velcro. He discovered the burrs' hook-and-loop mechanism, which inspired a durable, reattachable fastener. NASA's adoption of Velcro for space missions further popularized this biomimicry innovation, showcasing nature's engineering solutions.

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15 Biomimicry Examples That Prove Nature Solves It Best

Explore 15 amazing biomimicry examples! See how technology inspired by nature and nature-inspired designs offer brilliant solutions. Biomimicry is the practice.

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Buildings inspired by worms and grasshoppers: the future of biomimicry in construction

We all want to make our buildings more efficient and reliable. Artificial solutions abound, but evolution also holds the answers to many of our problems.

The Conversation

Inspired by nature – 6 times biomimicry has transformed outdoor gear

We look to nature to help us better cope with whatever it hurls at us

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