Beastly Bionics

By Jennifer Swanson

Explore how nature's designs inspire groundbreaking technology.

4.5/5 Goodreads · 23 ratings

96 pages

$14.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Uncover the secrets of biomimicry, where nature's genius sparks technological innovation. From elephant trunk-inspired tools to kingfisher beak-influenced trains, discover how scientists harness nature's designs to solve modern challenges. Meet the brilliant minds behind these breakthroughs and explore over 40 fascinating examples of technology shaped by the animal kingdom. How does a bird's beak silence a train? What creatures inspire life-saving robots? Dive into a world where biology meets engineering, and nature's wonders lead to a better future.

From the publisher

Discover how the natural world inspires innovation in science and technology to create the latest and greatest breakthroughs and discoveries in this exciting book. Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shaped like an elephant’s trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that the needle-like pointed beak of the kingfisher bird encouraged engineers in Japan to change the design of the Shinkansen bullet trains to reduce noise? Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of cool technological advancements. From robots that protect people and gather information to everyday inventions, like reflectors on the roads and ice-proof coatings for airplanes, to new sources of renewable energy, this book dives into the ways that nature can give us ideas on how to improve our world. Discover more than 40 examples of technology influenced by animals, learn about some of the incredible creatures who have inspired multiple creations, and meet some of the scientists and the stories behind their inventions.

At a glance