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Bio-inspired Tough Gel Sheath for Surgical Sutures

By On April 17, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In 2021 SP Team 25, 2021 SP Week 09, Biol. Discoveries translated into devices

A bio-inspired way to advance surgical procedures like suturing has been discovered. Currently, sutures, which are fiber-based devices, aren’t designed optimally due to the mismatch in both materials and mechanisms. Usually, the suture properties deteriorate over time and the protective coating of the suture can be prone to rupturing. The newly proposed materials for the […]

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BIO-INSPIRED material from Dandelions

By On April 11, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In 2021 SP Team 25, 2021 SP Week 07, Biological Discoveries

Dandelions have air-trapping capacities that could be mimicked into bio-design. When submerged underwater, dandelions can trap air and hold onto it.

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Flapping Wing Micro-air vehicles inspired by Bio-Design

By On March 14, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In 2021 SP Team 25, 2021 SP Week 05, Biol. Discoveries translated into devices

This research paper discusses flapping micro-air vehicles that are inspired by bio design. The wings flap in counter phase. This is inspired by the idea that flapping wings are superior to flight than other flying mechanisms. “Stable flight at speeds between 2 and 5ms–1 has been demonstrated, and the models are essentially stall-proof while under […]

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Lobsters and 3D Printing: How Lobsters can strengthen 3D Printed Concrete

By On February 28, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In 2021 SP Team 25, 2021 SP Week 04, Biological Discoveries

“New research addresses some of the technical issues that still need to be solved for 3D printed concrete to be strong enough for use in more free-form structures. Researchers found lobster-inspired printing patterns can make 3DCP stronger and help direct the strength where it’s needed. And combining the patterns with a concrete mix enhanced with […]

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UC Berkeley Arts Research Center: ARC Fellowship

By On February 20, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In 2021 SP Team 25, 2021 SP Week 03, Organizations

The Arts Research Center is an interdisciplinary center for people of all backgrounds who are interested in art, collaboration, and community building. The ARC Fellowship is open for all UC Berkeley graduate students and faculty and helps advance interdisciplinary research in the arts. They welcome grad students and faculty from all backgrounds. This is a […]

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Bio-inspired design of flapping-wing micro air vehicles

By On February 7, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In 2021 SP Team 25, 2021 SP Week 01, Biol. Discoveries translated into devices

This paper outlines the history of the development of bird flap-inspired devices. It describes the changes made in the configuration and design of previous ornithopters to provide he background for the latest model. It concludes by providing suggestions of future modifications to optimize […]

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