With each member of the animal kingdom comes a specific function, crafted after millions of years of evolution. The research and development lab of nature has found many solutions that can help solve challenges for humans. The name for emulating designs found in nature is biomimicry, and it’s used everywhere from buildings to vehicles. Here are seven of the most astounding technological applications inspired by nature.
Solutions inspired by nature: Here’s the best of biomimicry
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