Biomimetics : Science World Report

Jan 11, 2016 08:23 AM EST

Seashell Strength May Help Create New, Stronger Materials

Scientists are taking a closer look at how seashells get their strength from their own biological material.

Dec 18, 2015 12:20 PM EST

New, Robot Locust Can Leap High into the Air

A new, robot locust may be just the thing when it comes to traversing tough terrain. Scientists have developed a locust-inspired robot that's capable of jumping twice as high as existing robots of its kind.

Nov 10, 2015 10:38 AM EST

How Mammals and Insects Stay Filth-Free and What it Means for Technology

How do tiny insects and other animals clean themselves? Without this ability, these creatures would soon find themselves unable to properly function. Now, scientists have taken a closer look and have found that hair plays a huge role in keeping creatures filth-free.

Nov 10, 2015 10:22 AM EST

Sea Urchin Cousin May Hold the Secret to New, Super Strong and Lightweight Materials

A sea urchin, of all animals, has spurred an idea for new, lightweight materials. Scientists have taken a closer look at a sea urchin cousin, known as the heart urchin, as the inspiration for strong, lightweight materials.

Nov 03, 2015 08:07 PM EST

Jellyfish Use Surprising Technique to Swim Through the Ocean

Jellyfish use a somewhat surprising technique to swim, and now researchers are learning a bit more about it.

Oct 21, 2015 05:53 PM EDT

New RoboBee Robot Can Fly, Hover and Swim Underwater

Researchers have created the first-ever insect-like robot that can both fly and swim. Called the RoboBee, the new robot could pave the way for aerial and aquatic vehicles.

Jun 23, 2015 10:47 AM EDT

Cockroach Robot Scurries and Moves Through Obstacles and Tight Spaces

This robot is sure to give you nightmares. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have created a cockroach-inspired robot that scurries across the ground and uses its body shape to maneuver through densely cluttered environments.

May 18, 2015 08:52 AM EDT

New Octopus Robot Arm May Help Conduct Surgeries in the Future

An octopus arm may have inspired the creation of a new surgical tool. Scientists have created a robotic arm that can bend stretch and squeeze through cluttered environments.

Sep 22, 2014 11:01 AM EDT

Shellfish-Inspired Sticky Adhesive May Repair Ships and Heal Wounds

Scientists are constantly taking inspiration from animals in order to create new materials. Now, they've managed to create a new adhesive inspired by the sticky proteins that mussels and barnacles excrete to allow them to cling to a hard surface--even underwater.

Sep 16, 2014 11:15 AM EDT

New 'Squid' Metamaterials Projects Vivid Color Display

Think of a material that can change its color and pattern automatically. Sounds a bit like science fiction, right? But that's exactly what scientists are looking to create with their new color-display technology.

Aug 13, 2014 08:56 AM EDT

Geckos Can Turn Their Sticky Toe Hairs On and Off When Hanging Out

Scientists have taken a closer look at the gecko's sticky talent and have found that the animal can turn the "stickiness" of its toe hairs on and off in order to be able to run while still adhering to surfaces.

May 20, 2014 01:20 PM EDT