A ‘Whalecam’, Seals v. Sharks and Fish that Play Dead: it’s Planet Earth III

Tommy MalettaGreentech, Earth Systems Science, Nature/Biomimicry, Latest Headlines

By Tara Conlan, The Gurdian A southern right whale filmed in the shallow waters of Península Valdés, Argentina in a shot from the series. Photograph: BBC Studios As a new series promises breathtaking footage obtained by groundbreaking technology, children are the new target audience. A detachable “whalecam”, remote underwater cameras operated …

New study finds strengthening protection of existing parks is crucial for biodiversity conservation

Tommy MalettaSustainability News, Earth Systems Science, Nature/Biomimicry, Latest Headlines

By Durham University, Phys.Org In a new study, bioscientists argue that strengthening the protection given to areas already protected under law or by local communities is as critical for safeguarding biodiversity as creating new protected areas. The research team, which included scientists from Durham University, National University of Singapore (NUS) …

No A/C? No problem, if buildings copy networked tunnels of termite mounds

Tommy MalettaGreen Prosperity, Resource Efficiency, Nature/Biomimicry, Latest Headlines

By Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica “For the first time, it may be possible to design a true living, breathing building.” Part of the system of reticulated tunnels (egress complex) of a mound of Macrotermes michaelseni termites from Namibia. The mounds that certain species of termites build above their nests have long been considered to …

New knowledge about our Earth’s most important biochemical reaction: A step towards increasing CO2 uptake in plants

Jay OwenEarth Systems Science, Nature/Biomimicry

Source: University of Copenhagen – Faculty of Science Imagine being able to grow plants that could absorb even more CO2 from Earth’s atmosphere and thereby help solve the world’s climate problems. Humans have selected, bred and optimized plants to increase food production and ensure for our survival for thousands of years. …

Hidden costs of global illegal wildlife trade

Jay OwenNature/Biomimicry

Source: University of Adelaide   An international team of experts, including researchers from the University of Adelaide, has highlighted that the illegal and unsustainable global wildlife trade has bigger ramifications on our everyday lives than you might think. In a paper published in Biological Conservation, the team of researchers investigated the …

Announcing the 2021 Biomimicry Global Design Challenge Finalists

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions, Greentech, Nature/Biomimicry

The Biomimicry Institute has selected 12 finalist teams creating solutions to address the Sustainable Development Goals, all inspired by nature. MISSOULA, MT — September 23, 2021 — The Biomimicry Institute is proud to announce this year’s Biomimicry Global Design Challenge finalists, an international group of 12 teams that have created ideas inspired by nature’s intelligence …