Technology Break Through , Which would not happened without Nature!
Buildings made of bubbles and cars that look like fish? These seemingly fantastical inventions are actually inspired by the time-tested structures of the natural world. 1. The Shinkansen Bullet Train The bullet train in Shinkansen, Japan is a prime example of biomimicry— an approach to innovation inspired by nature. To lessen the piercing sound of their high-speed trains, Japanese engineers took a nod from the common kingfisher— a bird that can dart its beak into water at high speeds without making so much as a ripple. 2. Velcro Swiss engineer George de Mestral came up with the idea for velcro when he was picking burrs out of his dog's fur. The tiny hooks on a strip of velcro are modeled after the hooks that make burrs stick to your socks after a hike. 3. GeckSkin Adhesive Developed at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, GeckSkin is a super strong adhesive based on the mechanics of gecko feet. A piece of GeckSkin the size of an index card can hold up