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design from nature

design from nature

  • How evolution engineered nature’s underwater acrobats
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    How evolution engineered nature’s underwater acrobats

    Biological SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Swim like a sea lion, splash like a seal. This fascinating article discusses how biology and engineering have come together...

    Years 4-5, 7 & 10
  • Prosthetic fin for injured turtles
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    Prosthetic fin for injured turtles

    Biological SciencesEngineeringSTEMTechnology

    Innovative new prosthetic fin approved for trial on real, threatened turtles. This short article and video show an excellent example...

    Years 5 & 7-8
  • COSMOS Magazine: Advanced technology inspired by nature
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    COSMOS Magazine: Advanced technology inspired by nature

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEngineering

    If you know where to look, there’s almost no technological or design problem that nature hasn’t solved already. Amalyah Hart...

    Years 4-7 & 9-10
  • Do you see how I see?
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    Do you see how I see?

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    New artificial eye design mimics the real thing. This resource combines an understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics to develop...

    Years 8-9
  • To climb, maybe robots need toes
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    To climb, maybe robots need toes

    Biological SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesTechnology

    Researchers watch a gecko in action, studying their toes to help the design of robots. Lots of technology has mimicked...

    Years 4-5, 7 & 10
  • Biophilia: the concept of nature in design
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    Biophilia: the concept of nature in design

    Biological SciencesEarth & Space SciencesEngineeringSTEMTechnology

    By using biophilia and adding nature into our urban landscape designs, we could do wonders for our physical and mental...

    Years 8-12
  • Clean energy technology is drawing inspiration from nature
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    Clean energy technology is drawing inspiration from nature

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    By observing how plants, animals and even mud behave, renewable energy innovators are uncovering new ideas. Use this interesting article...

    Years 4-10
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