21st century skills innovation library. Innovations from nature

Discusses ways nature has inspired technological innovations and focuses on how locusts have helped scientists develop anti-collision systems for automobiles.

Explains that technological innovations often are inspired by nature, and describes how scientists are experimenting with the development of adhesive materials based on the gecko's feet.

Explores innovation in the preservation of vaccines by using a sugar called trehalose manufactured by a desert plant, to preserve vaccines and human blood platelets.

Describes how scientists mimicked the way a butterfly's wings reflect sunlight in order to display colors on electronic screens in the brightest sunlight. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Explains that technological innovations often are inspired by nature, and describes how scientists are experimenting with the development of adhesive materials based on the gecko's feet.

Introducing biomimicry, this book describes ideas for protective helmets by researching wood peckers' heads and flexible beaks.

Discusses ways nature has inspired technological innovations and focuses on how sharks have helped scientists develop swimsuit technology.

Discusses ways nature has inspired technological innovations and focuses on how locusts have helped scientists develop anti-collision systems for automobiles.

Discusses ways nature has inspired technological innovations and focuses on how cats have helped scientists develop reflectors.

Discusses ways nature has inspired technological innovations and focuses on how birds have helped scientists develop aircraft and flight technology.