The scientists drawing on nature’s expertise
Biomimicry
Nature has been innovating for much longer than humans have, but in different ways. Using an approach called biomimicry, scientists can save time and energy by looking to the natural world for inspiration in solving technological challenges – like helping paraplegic patients regain mobility, or keeping data safe for millennia to come.
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