Biomimicry - Nature has all the answers
Losing animals, plants, and habitats to extinction, doesn’t just mean depriving the earth of interesting or beautiful things. We are, without question, losing important answers – amazing natural secrets that could offer solutions to the challenges we now face. In Rockford’s Rock Opera’s award-winning audiobooks we present a hopeful view that, despite all the wrongs humans have done to the Earth, a new enlightened age is dawning – with biomimicry at its heart.
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Biomimicry Magic: Reindeer Unlock Medical Mysteries
Our latest blog lists more reindeer secrets, from cancer treatments to bone health, and even prosthetics. Read more on our website blog: RockfordsRockOpera.com Losing animals, plants, and habitats to extinction doesn’t just mean depriving the earth of interesting or beautiful things. We are, without question, losing important answers and amazing natural secrets that could offer solutions to the challenges we now face.
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Comb Jellies - Another Biomimicry Marvel
These fascinating creatures have recently astounded scientists with a discovery that seems almost magical: they can reverse their age. When faced with starvation or injury, comb jellies revert from adulthood to their larval form, effectively rewinding their biological clock. Read more in our blog, and you can download al our free resources on Biomimicry, extinction and much more.
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The Hidden Network Beneath Our Feet
This National Tree Week, we’re writing about the incredible secret lives of whispering trees and the fascinating story of how animals like giraffes have learned to listen.
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Cat's eyes have a secret
Have you ever wondered how cats can see so well in the dark? Their incredible vision is a marvel of nature, and scientists are now using it to create groundbreaking technology. In a recent study, researchers have developed a new artificial vision system inspired by feline eyes. This breakthrough could revolutionise robotics and autonomous systems, and it's another fascinating example of biomimicry. Read our blog for more details. Download Free Biomimicry Lesson Activities.
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✨ Bhutan's Royal Bengal Tiger Population Sees Significant Growth ✨ 🐅
A year-long survey in Bhutan, supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), reveals a 27% increase in the endangered Royal Bengal tiger population, reaching 131 individuals compared to 2015.
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Cuckoo wasps inspire new inventions
Nature's Secret No 74 - The Cuckoo Wasp Cuckoo wasps are notorious for their parasitic ways, but they're also inspiring scientists! Their amazing adaptations, like tiny drill-like ovipositors & sneaky chemical disguises, are helping researchers develop new technology in medicine & pest control. Read more about Cuckoo Wasps and other creatures on our Blog
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Creature Secrets No. 72 - Fruit flies revolutionising robotics
Fruit flies, despite their tiny brains, are remarkably adept at navigating their surroundings. The secret lies in their ability to process visual information and adjust their flight paths accordingly. This efficient, low-energy strategy is exactly what the researchers sought to replicate in a new robot design. A significant leap forward in the fields of biomimicry and neuromorphic hardware.✨Discover more secrets & stories and download our FREE Biomimicry Lesson Plans on our website ✨
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Creature Secrets No 71 - Spiders inspire better microphones
Scientists at Binghamton University, New York, have developed a revolutionary microphone inspired by spider silk. 🕷️Spiders "listen" using their webs and tiny body hairs that sense motion. Researchers observed a spiderweb responding to sound. They found that spider silk could act like a perfect microphone, capturing a broad range of frequencies. ✨Discover more secrets & stories and download our FREE Biomimicry Lesson Plans on our website ✨
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Creature Secret No 69 - Ostrich inspires a bionic boot.
When an ostrich runs, its leg tendons stretch and then recoil, like a spring. Engineers have studied the design of ostrich legs and developed a bionic boot. Its spring-like mechanism helps to store and release energy when the wearer walks or runs. This can help to reduce fatigue and improve athletic performance. ✨Discover more secrets & stories and download our FREE Biomimicry Lesson Plans on our website ✨
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Number 70 in our Biomimicry collection
The Eiffel Tower is a testament to the ingenuity of human engineering, inspired by the wonders of the natural world. Its lattice structure is similar to the trabecular bone structure, which is a network of tiny struts and rods that make bones strong and lightweight. This structure allows the tower to withstand strong winds without using too much material. Discover more secrets on our website and ✨download our FREE Biomimicry lesson plans ✨
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A Perfect Classroom Resource - Biomimicry Directory
Cacti, with their ability to thrive in arid environments, have fascinated scientists and engineers. Their unique adaptations for water retention and resilience have inspired the development of hydrogels with a wide range of applications, including: • Drug delivery • Tissue engineering • Agriculture • Absorbtion of pollutants • Energy storage - a sustainable alternative to batteries ✨Discover more secrets and download our FREE Biomimicry lesson plans and hear our stories on our website ✨
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Learning from nature to create the first flying machines
Otto Lilienthal spent years studying the graceful flight of birds and their anatomy and movements. He observed how birds used their wings to generate lift and control their flight, and he applied these principles to the design of his own flying machines. He made over 2,000 flights between 1891 and 1896, demonstrating the feasibility of human flight and paving the way for the Wright brothers' powered airplane. ✨Download our FREE Biomimicry Lesson Plans and hear our stories on our website ✨
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