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- The Biomimicry Manual: What can the Whale Teach Us About Fans and Filters? Thu, 5 Sep 13, 2:00amHumpback whale image from Shutterstock Whales are some of the most extreme creatures on Earth. The 115 foot, 150 foot ton Blue Whale, for instance, is the largest animal that ever lived. These magnificent creatures are social...
- Engineers Are Designing Underwater Turbines Inspired by Whales Thu, 2 Dec 10, 8:20amHarnessing underwater tidal currents has been embraced as a brilliant way to generate green energy, and as a result numerous underwater turbines are being installed around the world to extract power from underwater flows...
- Design Inspired by Nature – Biomimicry For a Better Planet Sun, 18 Jul 10, 6:00amTaking inspiration from Mother Nature isn’t a bad idea – afterall, she’s managed to create a complex self-sustaining system of life supporting millions of species over billions of years...
- Design Inspiration from Nature – Biomimicry for a Better Planet Sat, 17 Jul 10, 3:00amPeople have been turning to nature for inspiration to help them solve problems for millions of years. From buildings and bridges to materials and medicine – examining the design of nature has aided in the development...