Meet RightingBot, the lizard inspired robot
A lizard-inspired robot has been developed; it has the ability to always land right side up.
Sorry molluscs, can’t hide from the mantis shrimp
Researchers are looking at the club of the Peacock mantis shrimp as inspiration for designing strong materials.
Silkmoth antennae spark eureka moment for scientists
The most powerful explosive detection device to date has been developed by a group of European researchers, but the idea behind the system isn’t entirely new, in fact a little moth species has…
Scientists mimic nature to make a light-harvesting antenna
The photosystems in green bacteria could give scientists a new type of solar cell.
Desert beetle aids breakthrough in water collection
Inspired by the biological structure of the desert-dwelling Stenocara beetle, University of Sydney researcher Dr Chiara Neto’s groundbreaking water collection technology could soon bring relief to drought-stricken areas.
Bio-mimicking robot fish slices through water
The most vulnerable part of any underwater robot is its propeller, which can be easily damaged on rocky terrain or get caught in submerged plants.
