The romantic trap of the ancient scroll
Nature's high-tech advice
Modern blueprints for living together
007skaty Underground mycorrhizal fungi networks in British Columbia share carbon, nitrogen, and water, proving cooperation is as vital as competition.
What type of underground organism forms the network that allows trees to share carbon, nitrogen, and water?
Which ecologist coined the term 'wood wide web' after publishing groundbreaking research on forest networks in 1997?
007skaty Medical tools mimic sharkskin to stop bacteria, proving nature holds the ultimate wisdom.
Redesigning the Shinkansen bullet train's nose based on a bird's beak reduced its electricity use by what percentage?
Which bird's beak inspired the aerodynamic redesign of the Japanese Shinkansen bullet train in the 1990s?
Velcro's dog origin: In 1941, Swiss engineer George de Mestral invented Velcro after noticing how burdock burrs stuck to his dog's fur.
007skaty Modern fire departments use ancient Indigenous cultural burning to prevent wildfires.
007skaty Match ancient sparks to dry brush to learn how indigenous wisdom prevents modern wildfires.
By what percentage did Indigenous cultural burning practices reduce destructive late-season wildfires in northern Australia in 2020?
What is the primary characteristic of a traditional 'cultural burn' used in land management?
The practice of designing materials and systems modeled on biological entities and processes. In 1997, engineers redesigned Japan's bullet train nose to mimic the splashless beak of a kingfisher.
007skaty Predicting Weather with Plants
Watch the humidity climb as the scarlet pimpernel shuts tight, warning us of rain.
How many days after the golden shower tree blooms does the Indian monsoon season typically begin?
The blooming of which specific tree in India is traditionally used by local farmers to predict the arrival of the monsoon?