Biomimicry -- technological innovation inspired by nature -- is one of the hottest ideas in science but has yet to yield many practical advances. Time for a change. Scientists with the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have mimicked the structure of mother of pearl to create what may well be the toughest ceramic ever produced. ...> Full Article
There are many objects in nature, such as flowers, that are "pre-programmed" to develop into delicate, beautiful and intricately shaped forms. But can this pre-determined process be duplicated by man starting with plain, flat surfaces? ...> Full Article
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