Nested CoLab·7 hours agoTools for the Future (i): Biomimicry, or How to Harness the Power of Nature for Sustainable DevelopmentBy tapping into the wisdom of nature, Biomimicry offers a radical departure from human-centered approaches to sustainability. But can it help us tackle the bigger challenges of inequality, poverty, and climate change? The journey of confronting the challenges posed by climate change and our current economic system requires substantial energy…Biomimicry6 min readBiomimicry6 min read
Esfir Eppelbaum·3 days agoHuman, nature and tech supporting each other: 4IR insightsUnveiling New Frontiers in Human-Nature-Tech Collaboration and Communication in the Fourth Industrial Revolution — The Fourth Industrial Revolution 🚀🚀🚀 has sparked an era of collaboration unlike anything the world has seen before. I still vividly remember the excitement I felt when I first got my hands on a Lego set as a child. I was captivated by the vast possibilities of creating whatever my…Biomimicry8 min readBiomimicry8 min read
Ron Immink·6 days agoMember-onlyA rally cry for biomimicryI am a huge fan of Bill Bryson. I just finished reading “The Body: A Guide for Occupants”. The book illustrates how miraculous, wondrous, special and mysterious our bodies are. We are not cheap. The full cost of building a new human being, using the obliging Benedict Cumberbatch as a…Biomimicry10 min readBiomimicry10 min read
Mir Anees·6 days agoBiomimicry: Nature’s Blueprint for Green Energy — Go Green SquadIntroduction We frequently draw inspiration from nature in our quest for a sustainable future. The complex structures, effective mechanisms, and clever adaptations that have developed over millions of years are the key to finding ground-breaking answers to our urgent environmental problems. A promising strategy for developing sustainable technologies is biomimicry, the…Biomimicry4 min readBiomimicry4 min read
Reimagine by Babak Behrad·May 8150 million years of innovation beats your Google sprint.Of all the talks we have had on Reimagine’s season one podcast, the episode of biomimicry is the one that is most mind expanding. Once understood, it’s impossible not to be excited by its potential. Attracted by its mystery. A growing discipline called Biomimicry might be the spark of innovation…Biomimicry4 min readBiomimicry4 min read
Julia Duarte·May 7Smart Roots: Water Treatment in 10 InchesBiophotovoltaics & electrical shocks distribute and filter water at the same time to increase clean water access — Water scarcity has been a long talked about issue and has only gotten more popular as the consequences of climate change become a new part of daily life for many around the world, especially those in the developing world. TL;DR Introducing SolV, a project working towards the design and development…Biomimicry6 min readBiomimicry6 min read
BioImmersive·May 5Designing Beyond Reality with NatureAfter an enriching career in the arts, I’ve spent the last several years transitioning to the UX and immersive space while also deepening my lifelong relationship with nature. I often turn to nature for catharsis and tranquility but now, also, for design inspiration. …Biomimicry1 min readBiomimicry1 min read
IEEE SB MUJ·Apr 30Nature’s Masterclass: Engineering Solutions Driven by Biomimicry!-by Anushka Pawar Have you ever thought of solving complex human problems by asking them to nature? Let me take you through the example of the fastest bullet train, the Japanese Shinkansen train, one of the most iconic and impressive technological feats in transportation history. This world-famous bullet train is…Biomimicry5 min readBiomimicry5 min read
Beth Rudden·May 1Genius “Loci” is the spirit of a place that consists of those that can seeI am in the middle of consuming Amanda Palmer’s book — “The Art of Asking.” It is impressively relevant for me right now, and for some reason, the friend I thought gave me this recommendation does not remember doing so. Thank you, the universe, then! Amanda talks about “Indian Giving”…Biomimicry5 min readBiomimicry5 min read
Sundarapandian C·May 1From Linear to Circular: How Paul Hawken’s Principles Can Help Build a Sustainable FutureHave you ever wondered what happens to the plastic bottle you toss after you’ve quenched your thirst? It’s likely to end up in a landfill, where it takes about 450 years to decompose, poisoning the soil and groundwater, and disrupting the natural balance of our ecosystems. Shockingly, only 9% of…Biomimicry5 min readBiomimicry5 min read
