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- Robotic fish offer a solution to controlling invasive species Wed, 18 Sep 19, 2:30amInvasive species have become a growing environmental challenge, causing serious harm to ecosystems. An interdisciplinary team from New York University (NYU) and the University of Western Australia is utilizing robotic fish...
- Cambridge researchers are growing bone for greener buildings Tue, 28 Jun 16, 5:45amConcrete and steel make up the bulk of today's skyscrapers and city buildings. But both materials require huge amounts of energy to process, accounting for nearly 10 percent of global carbon emissions. University of Cambridge...
- HOK Unveils Plans for Biomimetic Barack Obama Presidential Library in Chicago Wed, 25 Jun 14, 11:00pmInternational architecture and engineering firm HOK recently unveiled a proposal for the Barack Obama Presidential Library and Museum located in Bronzeville, Chicago...
- HOK Unveils Biomimetic Design Bid for Barack Obama Presidential Library in Chicago Wed, 25 Jun 14, 11:00pmInternational architecture and engineering firm HOK recently unveiled a proposal for the Barack Obama Presidential Library and Museum located in Bronzeville, Chicago...
- Biomimicry 3.8 Founder Janine Benyus Says Biomimicry is the Key to a Green 3D Printing Revolution Fri, 21 Jun 13, 5:30amSunflower photo from Shutterstock 3D printing is one of today's most exciting emerging technologies - few other developments have as much potential to shape the way we make things and the world as we know it...
- Biomimicry: 10 Eco-Friendly Fashions That Are Inspired by Nature Thu, 14 Jun 12, 4:00amWith millions of years of testing and refining her creations, Mother Nature is the best designer there is. But that doesn’t mean we can’t cherry-pick and copy some of nature’s best designs. “Biomimicry,”...
- The Coconut Provides Inspiration for Green Packaging Alternatives Sun, 25 Jul 10, 5:00amOne of the most delicious designs nature has to offer, the coconut exemplifies how Mother Nature is one of the best designers around. The coconut shell is a natural packaging design solution that can take on the harshest...
- Natural Packaging: The Coconut Husk Solves Shipping Problems! Fri, 23 Jul 10, 2:35amToday we’re thrilled to kick off a brand new series that explores a greener future for packaging design, brought to you by Eco Chick founder and green journalist Starre Vartan! Each year households in the U.S. send...