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- VIDEO: Inhabitat Interviews Janine Benyus, Author and Founder of Biomimicry 3.8 Thu, 31 Oct 13, 6:47amIn 1997, biologist and innovation consultant Janine Benyus, released her first book Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. In this publication she coined the term 'biomimicry' and laid the groundwork for an emerging...
- John Dabiri Uses Biomimicry to Design Cheaper, More Efficient Wind Farms Inspired by Schools of Fish Tue, 16 Jul 13, 6:00amWind turbine designs have improved significantly in recent years, but wind farms are still pretty inefficient. That's because traditional wind turbines -- the ones with three huge blades -- interfere with each other. Putting...
- Elegant Jellyfish Inspire Research in Propulsion and Energy Technology Sat, 2 Jul 11, 7:28amJellyfish have always been the highlight of aquarium visits – their easy grace moving through the water is something to be desired. Bioengineering professor John Dabiri is just as fascinated with the sea creature, but...