Bioinspiration & Biomimetics latest papers
- Mimic biological flapping motion for a two-dimensional wing by reinforcement learning 24. April 2025Birds, insects, bats and fish demonstrate exceptional locomotion efficiency through adaptive flapping motions, offering a wealth of inspiration for bio-inspired propulsion systems. However, traditional research often relies on simplified motion models with limited degrees of freedom, which may not fully capture the complexity, adaptability, and efficiency of natural movement. In this study, we propose an […]Ran Bi, Changdong Zheng, Hongyu Zheng, Tingwei Ji, Fangfang Xie and Yao Zheng
- Wireless motion control of a swimming eel-machine hybrid robot 8. April 2025This study presents a flexible aquatic swimming robot, which is a promising candidate for underwater search and detection missions. The robot is a living eel fitted with a wireless electronic backpack stimulator attached to its dorsal region. Leveraging the eel’s inherent self-balancing and self-adaptation abilities, the robot can adapt seamlessly to complex underwater environments without […]Luo Yu, Jinjiang Lai, Jun Huang, Hongying Liu and Xitian Pi
- Ethics of biohybrid robotics and invertebrate research: biohybrid robotic jellyfish as a case study 7. April 2025Invertebrate research ethics has largely been ignored compared to the consideration of higher order animals, but more recent focus has questioned this trend. Using the robotic control of Aurelia aurita as a case study, we examine ethical considerations in invertebrate work and provide recommendations for future guidelines. We also analyze these issues for prior bioethics […]Nicole W Xu, Olga Lenczewska, Sarah E Wieten, Carole A Federico and John O Dabiri
Science Magazine
- Minute-scale dynamics of recurrent dike intrusions in Iceland with fiber-optic geodesy | Science 24. April 2025Continuous geodetic measurements near volcanic systems can image magma transport dynamics, yet resolving dike intrusions with high spatiotemporal resolution remains challenging. We introduce fiber-optic geodesy, leveraging low-frequency distributed ...
- Benefits of onshoring forestry rely on science | Science 17. April 2025US Executive Orders to reduce wood imports (1) and ramp up domestic production (2) signal a transformation in forest policy. Portrayed as addressing supply chain and national security concerns, these orders have the potential to reduce substantial environmental effects of US-driven wood consumption overseas (3). However, achieving overall environmental benefits and resilient wood supply hinges […]
- C60-based ionic salt electron shuttle for high-performance inverted perovskite solar modules | Science 17. April 2025Although C60 is usually the electron transport layer (ETL) in inverted perovskite solar cells, its molecular nature of C60 leads to weak interfaces that lead to non-ideal interfacial electronic and mechanical degradation. Here, we synthesized an ionic ...
Nature Journal
- Why we need to measure people’s well-being — lessons from a global survey 30. April 2025Nature, Published online: 30 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01254-1Greater insights into what makes people happy, secure and hopeful will make for a better world.Tyler J. VanderWeele
- How to protect research data 30. April 2025Nature, Published online: 30 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01034-xContingency plans are needed to shore up important information.Esme Hedley
- The end of AIDS is in sight: don’t abandon PEPFAR now 30. April 2025Nature, Published online: 30 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01308-4The US administration should clear up the confusion over the future of a widely admired AIDS fund and push for Congress to reauthorize it.
Biomimicry 3.8
- Synapse: Spark Biomimicry Ideas 26. August 2019Synapse by Biomimicry 3.8 is an environment for our staff to share their expertise and thought leadership in biomimicry with the world. It’s our way of inviting you to join us […] The post Synapse: Spark Biomimicry Ideas appeared first on Biomimicry 3.8.jessica
- Beautiful News South Africa implements Biomimicry into Town Design 27. June 2018“For us to coexist with nature I think we really need to humble ourselves and learn from nature,” Swain says. As the founder of the NPO BioWise, she uses biomimicry […] The post Beautiful News South Africa implements Biomimicry into Town Design appeared first on Biomimicry 3.8.austin
- Impressive Impact: 2016-2018 Cohort Grads Ready to Lead 24. April 2018The newest set of Certified Biomimicry Professionals graduated during a ceremony in Kona, Hawaii The post Impressive Impact: 2016-2018 Cohort Grads Ready to Lead appeared first on Biomimicry 3.8.jenna