Inspired by biological attachment systems, we fabricated the honeycomb structural films with different diameters by breath figure (BF) method, which were similar to the patterned octopus suckers. The experimental results showed, besides different van der Waals forces between the polystyrene (PS) surfaces and water, another important factor; that is, different negative pressures produced by different […]
Mimicking the natural design motifs of structural biological materials is a promising approach to achieve a unique combination of strength and toughness for engineering materials. In this study, we proposed a 2D computational model, which is a two-hierarchy hybrid composite inspired by the ultrastructural features of bone. The model is composed […]
This semester, Dr. Aimy Wissa, from the Mechanical Science and Engineering Department, and Dr. Marianne Alleyne, from the Entomology Department, are teaching a special course in the integrative biology department, Bio-Inspired Design, which is an advanced design experience in the field of bioinspiration. […]
Paper, One of Darwin’s evolution theories finally proved
Scientists have proved one of Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution for the first time — nearly 140 years after his death. Researchers discovered mammal subspecies play a more important role in evolution than previously thought. Her research could now be used to predict which species conservationists should focus on protecting.
Drone designs arise from butterfly study
In a finding that could benefit drone design, award-winning research by a doctoral student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) shows that the undulating flight paths of monarch butterflies are actually more energy efficient than a straight-line path.
The hydrodynamic characteristics and body shape of catfish, Hypostomus, are used to design and develop an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) named ZRAUV for subsea pipeline and cable inspection. Among the hydrodynamic characteristics, stability of this bio-inspired AUV, which may be adversely affected by disturbances such as marine currents during inspection process, is taken into consideration […]
Although strong and stiff human-made composites have long been developed, the microstructure of today’s most advanced composites has yet to achieve the order and sophisticated hierarchy of hybrid materials built up by living organisms in nature. Clay-based nanocomposites with layered structure can reach notable stiffness and strength, but these properties are […]
BioInspiration Hallmark Research Initiative, University of Melbourne
The BioInspiration Hallmark Research Initiative at the University of Melbourne is an initiative that engages and forms partnerships between different academic disciplines and industry to create real-world solutions inspired by nature. Researchers at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Sciences (BioSciences, Chemistry, and […]
The Compass Project, Local
The Compass Project is a self-formed group of graduate and undergraduate students in the physical sciences at UC Berkeley. Their goals are to improve undergraduate physics education, provide their members with opportunities for professional development, and increase retention of students, especially those from populations typically underrepresented in the physical sciences. Compass fosters a diverse, collaborative […]
Biology professor Kelly Sutherland studies the collective movement of Jellyfish through the ocean. She observes how the organisms pump water through their body in order to generate force that propels them forward. With new funding for her research, she is looking to build a robot that mimics […]
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