Scientists Just Made Cement 17x Tougher — By Looking at Seashells
Cement is a carbon monster — but scientists are taking a cue from seashells to make it tougher, safer, and ...
Tag: biomimicry
This Tiny Robot Swims Like a Worm — and Could Explore Alien Oceans
Marine flatworms have perfected smooth, undulating motion over millions of years of evolution. Now, scientists have taken inspiration to create ...
These “Ants” Use Ultrablack to Warn Predators — and Stay Cool
Velvet ants, actually flightless wasps, boast an ultrablack exoskeleton thanks to dense nanostructures.
Morphobot: this robot can move like a rover and fly like a drone
It's was inspired by some animals' diverse mobility skills
The swarm is near: get ready for the flying microbots
Scientists have developed minute artificial muscles to power Lilliputian drones.
Creative new refrigerator keeps things cool without electricity
A team of students in Canada invented a cheap, portable cooling device that doesn't need any electricity.
