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With an internalized conception of its own speed, the hoverfly is able to calibrate itself to intercept targets in motion. This mechanism is typically used for mating, in which the male tracks and intercepts the female. It is able to calculate the flight path of the object in motion based on […]
Researchers have recently discovered frog skin peptides which have been shown to stimulate the release of Insulin for “in vitro” and “in vivo.” The recent discovery shows the potential to possibly treat for people suffering from Type 2 Diabetes. The frog skin produces 5 different types of peptides which have shown […]
The following paper explores the quill properties and structures of the Hystrix(Old World) and Erethizon(New World) porcupines. Both quills have a keratinous cortex filled with closed cell foam, that have good tensile strength, extensive deformation properties, and compressive capabilities. The main difference between the quills is the presence of stiffeners inside […]
With the revolutions in e-skin to mimic and transcend the capabilities of the human skin, inspiration from the ant and spider has lead to the creation of a newly integrated type of skin. It incorporates the following four capabilities a tribo-electric layer composed of collagen aggre-gate nanofibers,multiwalled carbon nanotubes, and triboelectric […]
This article talks about the caterpillar, which can curl into a wheel and roll away when in danger. They can do so at incredibly high speeds, and they contain one of the “fastest self-propelled wheeling behaviors” in nature. Implementing the caterpillar’s rolling capabilities, scientists have been able to develop more efficient […]
The paper looks at the affects of the geometrically designed body of the killer whale, manta ray, and swordfish on their abilities to swim just below the surface of the water. The fusiform shape of the killer whale, diamond shape of the manta ray, and streamline shape […]
Researchers studying Mantis shrimp discovered that the shrimp’s hammer-like appendage can release a strike with a force over 1000 times its body weight. The appendage uses a system of latches, springs, and levers to release the blow. In addition to the initial strike, researchers discovered that a second round of energy […]
This study focuses on replicating the remora disc, which allows the Remore Suckersish to easily attach and detach to/ on moving sea-life, in order to create an adhesive disc for underwater hitchhiking. The potential application of this disc can spread from helping human divers, to helping remotely operated vehicles easily traverse […]
With the implementations of new technologies in creating soft robotics, one significant challenge to their development has been the ability to exert effective forces of control. The following study looks towards the Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), specifically noting how it can manipulate its limbs to crawl and grasp objects. To test the […]
Research conducted by Scarangella, Doldan, and Mitov focuses on biologically inspired designs with applications in materials science and potential anti-counterfeiting technology. It was shown that biological patterns found in fruits and insects contain a continuous structure while maintaining discontinuous color patterns.
Looking at insects, Exocuticle and indocuticle processes studied in the […]
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I imagine that the neurological circuits underlying these processes are governed by both 2d spacing maps with their brains as…
to reduce the impact of car accidents, it may be possible to study the force diverting physics of cockroaches to…
you see this type of head-bobbing stability in many avian creatures related to pigeons like chickens. the head ability to…
not like they taught horses how to run! this is an example of convergent evolution where both sea creatures and…
The brain functions in a similar way with neuronal connections. our brains are able to utilize the multiplicity of connections…