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Bioinspiration & Biomimetics latest papers
- Navigation by magnetic signatures in a realistic model of Earth’s magnetic field 18. March 2024Certain animal species use the Earth’s magnetic field (i.e. magnetoreception) alongside their other sensory modalities to navigate long distances that include continents and oceans. It is hypothesized that several animals use geomagnetic parameters, such as field intensity and inclination, to recognize specific locations or regions, potentially enabling migration without a pre-surveyed map. However, it is […]Jeffrey P Gill and Brian K Taylor
- Biomimetic lizard robot for adapting to Martian surface terrain 18. March 2024The exploration of the planet Mars still is a top priority in planetary science. The Mars surface is extensively covered with soil-like material. Current wheeled rovers on Mars have been occasionally experiencing immobilization instances in unexpectedly weak terrains. The development of Mars rovers adaptable to these terrains is instrumental in improving exploration efficiency. Inspired by […]Guangming Chen, Long Qiao, Zhenwen Zhou, Xiang Lei, Meng Zou, Lutz Richter and Aihong Ji
- Wavelength-induced shedding frequency modulation of seal whisker inspired cylinders 15. March 2024The spanwise undulated cylinder geometry inspired by seal whiskers has been shown to alter shedding frequency and reduce fluid forces significantly compared to smooth cylindrical geometry. Prior research has parameterized the whisker-inspired geometry and demonstrated the relevance of geometric variations on force reduction properties. Among the geometric parameters, undulation wavelength was identified as a significant […]Trevor K Dunt, Kirby S Heck, Kathleen Lyons, Christin T Murphy, Raúl Bayoán Cal and Jennifer A Franck
Science Magazine
- Sister chromatid cohesion establishment during DNA replication termination | Science 14. March 2024Newly copied sister chromatids are tethered together by the cohesin complex, but how sister chromatid cohesion is coordinated with DNA replication is poorly understood. Prevailing models suggest cohesin complexes, bound to DNA before replication, remain ...
- Antibacterial activity of nonantibiotics is orthogonal to standard antibiotics | Science 14. March 2024Numerous nonantibiotic drugs have potent antibacterial activity and can adversely impact the human microbiome. The mechanistic underpinning of this toxicity remains largely unknown. We investigated the antibacterial activity of 200 drugs using genetic ...
- Misconduct’s forgotten victims | Science 14. March 2024The drumbeat of complaints over the poor treatment of graduate students and postdocs in academic science continues. As explained on this page, there is a seemingly endless “slow-motion crisis” of strikes, failures at collective bargaining, and damaging news stories about the mistreatment of and poor working conditions for graduate students. Meanwhile, a parade of stories […]
Nature Journal
- Are we all doomed? How to cope with the daunting uncertainties of climate change 18. March 2024Nature, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00790-6It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when thinking about the damage that might be wrought by global warming — but that is missing the point.Adam Sobel
- ‘Bandit’ algorithms help chemists to discover generally applicable conditions for reactions 18. March 2024Nature, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00446-5In organic chemistry, finding conditions that enable a broad range of compounds to undergo a particular type of reaction is highly desirable. However, conventional methods for doing so consume a lot of time and reagents. A machine-learning method has been developed that overcomes these problems.
- UK universities urged to share information on harassers 18. March 2024Nature, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00795-1Joining the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme would make it harder for perpetrators to hide their past, advocacy group says.Sarah Wild
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