Tag: Research
Why Biomimicry Beats Engineering: The Case of Spider Silk
"Human engineering is adept at using more energy to solve problems. Nature does it through the use of better information."
Feather Patterning Shows Planning, Foresight
How do the elaborate geometrical color patterns on some feathers form? The process, involving stem cells and proteins under spatial and temporal control, is fascinating.
The Cilium: Not Just a Receiver, but a Transmitter, Too
New research into the irreducibly complex cilium shows it has even more tricks up its cylindrical sleeve.
How to Build an Ape
The whole field of artificial intelligence (AI) is fascinating and has a lot to teach about design in nature.
Project Brain: Our Prediction
You often hear people compare the brain to a computer. After all, much like a computer, our brain seems to store information and regulate functions behind the scenes.