Articles about Biomimicry
Rick Cook Remembers Ray C. Anderson on Person Place Thing PPT Podcast with Randy Cohen
Rick Cook, Founding Partner of COOKFOX was recently interviewed by Randy Cohen on the Person Place Thing PPT Podcast. He chose to highlight Ray C. Anderson as his "Person," and his interview illustrates and celebrates the wonderful legacy that Ray left for us all.
Read MoreECOncrete Founder Featured on "What if We Get it Right?" Podcast
An Interview with Shimrit Perkol-Finkel
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Two Ray of Hope Prize Finalists Featured by Donut Media
Two finalists from the 2020 Ray of Hope Prize competition were recently featured on Donut Media's YouTube channel.
Read MoreBiomimicry Fireside Chat: "Envisioning a New Path Forward: Healing with Biomimicry"
Featuring Janine Benyus and Azita Ardakani
Janine Benyus and Azita Ardakani will close out the year and discuss how we can move forward in a way that heals ourselves and our shared home on Earth.
Read MoreCommunicating with nematodes for better farming
Pheronym increases the effectiveness of commercially available beneficial nematodes (microscopic roundworms) by tapping into their natural communication platform, pheromones. By telling nematodes to be more effective and efficient predators, they are allowing for a widespread adoption of a proven organic farming technique.
Read MoreHow the nanostructure of a butterfly wing inspired a better way to purify air
Biomimicry Institute
Metalmark addresses the global air pollution crisis by turning contaminated fumes into breathable air. Inspired by the structural coloration, aerodynamics, strength, lightness, and water repellency of butterfly wings, they are creating high-performance catalytic materials that can purify both indoor and outdoor air.
Read MoreRay of Hope Prize Finalist, Helicoid Industries Designs with Inspiration from Mantis Shrimp
Helicoid is making lighter, stronger, and more impact resistant composites by applying the same internal architecture found in the mantis shrimp’s extremely durable club.
Read MoreSeeking the top Nature-Inspired Startup for the $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize
Applications are now open for the 2021 Ray of Hope Prize®, organized by the Biomimicry Institute in partnership with the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. This $100,000 Prize is awarded annually to the top nature-inspired startup, and applications are due December 4, 2020.
Read MoreBiomimicry Fireside Chat: "The Full (Eco)System Approach: Integrating Biomimicry into Soil Regeneration"
A candid conversation on the amazing complexities of soil ecosystems and how we can restore Earth’s natural balance by using the biomimicry lens at every design table.
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