Biomimicry is a wonderful concept that takes inspiration from nature for the designs of technology. The sleek design of the nose of high speed trains reduces wind-resistance, allowing for more efficient movement of trains that is directly inspired by the way birds’ beaks reduce wind resistance. Ventilation systems take direct inspiration from the ventilation towers in termite mounds. One of my personal favorites involves the use of small strands of wood with seeds attached to them - the wood strip begins to twist in a corkscrew motion as water evaporates from it, eventually twisting the attached seed into the ground - an ingenious method for getting scattered seeds to bury themselves that... (read 1625 more words →)