Nearly all living things rely on diffuse and transient flows of energy and materials. And yet, life thrives. Organisms are able to procure materials and assemble themselves — essentially constructing “technologies” — using only resources that are locally available. Increasingly, innovative companies are looking to the living world for inspiration and direction. Nature provides a rich yet largely unexplored library of technologies that process and manage information, materials and energy. Abstracting ideas from this catalog…
Tapping into nature: The future of energy, innovation and business
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