Scientists at Heriot-Watt University have unlocked the secret behind how female sawflies make specific cuts to plants—a discovery that could revolutionize surgical instruments and dramatically reduce ...

Abstract: In this paper, we present the design of a biomimetic robotic fish with a modular caudal fin and analyze its performance. The robot's propulsion system is experimentally characterized for ...

For decades, this question has bewildered biologists. Now, by studying Placozoa, scientists at Stanford University have ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

Multiple ingredients from prebiotic fibers to bacteria are claimed to trigger the production of appetite-regulating hormones such as GLP-1. But they don’t have the same effects as drugs that linger in ...

In human cells, there are about 20,000 genes on a two-meter DNA strand—finely coiled up in a nucleus about 10 micrometers in diameter. By comparison, this corresponds to a 40-kilometer thread packed ...

SAN FRANCISCO, September 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evolv, a biomimetics company redefining longevity and well-being through nature-powered science, publicly launched today with the debut of its ...

Abstract: The application potential of crystalline bacterial cell surface layers (S-layers) as nature-tailored supramolecular structures is described. The fabrication of supramolecular devices ...

Bioinspiration & Biomimetics is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes research involving the study and distillation of principles and functions found in biological systems that have been developed ...

A bird strike refers to a collision between an aircraft and one or more birds during flight. Bird strikes impose significant financial costs on the aviation industry worldwide. The total annual cost ...

Mother Nature knows a thing or two about design – so why not let her inspire your students with this biomimetics lesson plan? During this lesson on biomimetics and design, students will learn how to ...