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Biomimicry: What Nature Can Teach us about Engineering and Design - The Pulse

Biomimicry: What Nature Can Teach us about Engineering and Design - The Pulse

Update: 2024-11-08
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How does nature make durable materials like corals and seashells without a heat or a kiln? How do peacock feathers get their beautiful colors? Scientists are trying to understand these processes and to replicate them for sustainable human products and design. The field of biomimicry is growing. We'll explore its origins and hear about some of the latest innovations.

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Biomimicry: What Nature Can Teach us about Engineering and Design - The Pulse

Biomimicry: What Nature Can Teach us about Engineering and Design - The Pulse