Announcement: Join Us at London Climate Action Week 2024
We are excited to announce that London Climate Action Week (LCAW) is returning this year from June 22 to June 30, 2024. Established in 2019, …
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The Shinkansen and the Kingfisher: A Tale of Biomimicry in High-Speed Rail Design
In the world of high-speed trains, Japan’s Shinkansen, often referred to as the “Bullet Train,” stands out for its speed, efficiency and for its unique …
Powering Our Future with Nature’s Blueprint–BICEPS
Imagine a project that’s like a smart system for powering our homes and buildings, using nature’s own tricks. It’s called BICEPS, short for Biomimetic Integrated …
Harmonizing Design with Nature: The Evolution and Future of Biomimicry in Architecture
Bio-inspired architecture has evolved significantly, integrating nature’s principles into design and construction to create sustainable, efficient, and innovative structures. Biomimicry, emulates nature’s models, systems, and …
Implementing and Optimizing a Unified MPPT Controller for Hybrid Luo Converter in Integrated PV and Wind Energy Systems
Scientists have been working hard to integrate solar and wind energy to provide stable, efficient and reliable power sources for homes and grids. Recently, a …
Exploring Nature’s Blueprint: Biomimetic Design vs. Biophilic Design
In the quest for sustainable and innovative architecture, two design philosophies that draw inspiration from nature have emerged: biomimetic design and biophilic design. While both …
Green Innovation: Diatomite Coating for Advanced Radiative Cooling Efficiency
Scientists at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have used nature-inspired solutions to tackle a common modern problem: extreme heat in cities. Their work, featured in the …
Harnessing the Sun’s Whispers: Innovations Inspired by Unexpected Solar Radio Signals
Astronomers have made an exciting discovery that sounds like something straight out of a science fiction novel: they’ve detected unexpected radio signals coming from the …
Flight Formation to Filtration: Bird-Inspired Breakthroughs in Battle Against Global Water Scarcity
In a world looking for ways to use resources wisely, scientists have found a cool new way to turn salty water into fresh water. They …