Graphics by my colleague, Hong Shin and I
MIRRORING NATURE Increasingly, scientists and companies are turning to nature for inspirational designs and solutions to problems. This derivative innovation from nature, termed biomimicry, is not new. Examples include the popular Velcro that is inspired by the tiny hooks found at the end of burr needles and the scintillating sharkskin-inspired swimsuits of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Here is a look at the life-transforming world of biomimicry
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