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Biomimicry News And Research
- Mushrooms, water-repellants more similar than you might thinkThe same phenomenon that occurs when it's time for certain mushrooms to eject spores also occurs when dew droplets skitter across a surface that is highly water repellant.
- Mantis shrimps could show us the way to a better DVDThe remarkable eyes of a marine crustacean could inspire the next generation of DVD and CD players, according to a new study from the University of Bristol published today in Nature Photonics.
- Spider web glue spins society toward new biobased adhesivesWith would-be goblins and ghosts set to drape those huge fake spider webs over doorways and trees for Halloween, scientists in Wyoming are reporting on a long-standing mystery about real spider webs: It is the secret of spider web glue. The findings are an advance toward a new generation of biobased adhesives and glues -- "green" glues that replace […]
- Nanometric butterfly wings createdA team of researchers from the State University of Pennsylvania and the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid have developed a technique to replicate biological structures, such as butterfly wings, on a nano scale. The resulting biomaterial could be used to make optically active structures, such as optical diffusers for solar panels.
- Lotus-plant-inspired dust-busting shield to protect space gearA NASA team is developing a transparent coating that mimics the self-cleaning properties of the lotus plant to prevent dirt from sticking to the surfaces of spaceflight gear and bacteria from growing inside astronaut living quarters.
- Secrets of insect flight revealedResearchers are one step closer to creating a micro-aircraft that flies with the maneuverability and energy efficiency of an insect after decoding the aerodynamic secrets of insect flight.
- Clemson research nets $2 million from NSF to mimic nature's probesThe National Science Foundation has awarded Clemson University researchers $2 million to study ways to mimic the suction mechanism used by butterflies and moths to feed so that the same method can be used in medical diagnostics. The research will help develop a new class of fiber-based devices capable of probing and transporting previously impossible-to-reac […]
- The invasive green mussel may inspire new forms of wet adhesionThe green mussel is known for being a notoriously invasive fouling species, but scientists have just discovered that it also has a very powerful form of adhesion in its foot, according to a recent article in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. The stickiness of the mussel's foot could possibly be copied to form new man-made adhesives.
- Flying by the skin of our teethTel Aviv University says that teeth give us clues for building lighter airplanes and space vehicles
- Secrets of the sandcastle worm could yield a powerful medical adhesiveScientists have copied the natural glue secreted by a tiny sea creature called the sandcastle worm in an effort to develop a long-sought medical adhesive needed to repair bones shattered in battlefield injuries, car crashes and other accidents. They reported on the adhesive here today at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society.
Environmental Capital – WSJ.com
- Green Ink: Out TodayWe'll be back Monday as usual.
- Al Gore On Copenhagen, Clean-Energy Subsidies, and Global WarmingAl Gore pitches his new book--and makes the case for President Obama to return to Copenhagen.
- Fickle Breezes: Sen. Schumer Takes Aim at Chinese Wind Farm in TexasThe Chinese wind farm in Texas keeps raising political dander.
- Boxer Rebellion: Senate Panel Approves Climate Bill Without GOPA key Senate panel approves the energy and climate bill, but that doesn't get the bill any closer to passage.
- Panasonic’s Big Bet on BatteriesPanasonic's move for Sanyo is all about green-tech. That's a familiar sound these days.
- Green Ink: Gas Glut, Climate Fights, and Black LiquorThe daily roundup of energy and climate news.
- Pushing for Energy Legislation, Pushing for JobsThe push for energy legislation comes hardest from groups that stand to gain--or hope to.
- Countdown to Copenhagen: Obama Aide Warns of Slow ProgressThe top U.S. climate negotiator warns of "catastrophic" consequences if climate talks get bogged down.
- Trainspotting: Warren Buffett’s Big (And Safe) Bet on RailIs Warren Buffetts $26 billion purchase of Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad a bet on 19th-century industry or the 21st-century economy? Neither, it seemsits the perfect hedge.
- Green Ink: Oil Demand, Climate Bill Delays, and Chinese CoalThe daily roundup of energy and climate news.
USGS Newsroom
- Atlanta Floods Extremely Rare
- November Science Picks -- Hot News about Cool Science
- United States Using Less Water than 35 Years AgoWASHINGTON, D.C.--The United States is using less water than during the peak years of 1975 and 1980, according to water use estimates for 2005. Despite a 30 percent population increase during the past 25 years, overall water use has remained fairly stable according to a new U.S. Geological Survey report.
- Media Advisory: Water Use: Every Drop CountsWater is our single largest commodity, but we don’t account for our water resources as we do for other important commodities. How has our use of water across the United States changed in the past 50 years? Come learn what the USGS and its partners know — and don’t know — about the nation’s use of water. What: The media is invite […]
- Global Tree Death Patterns Reveal Emerging Climate Change Risks for Forests
- Saving Sand: South Carolina Beaches Become a Model for Preservation
- Secretary Salazar Applauds Senate's Confirmation of Dr. Marcia McNutt as Director of the U.S. Geological SurveyWASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today praised the Senate’s confirmation of Dr. Marcia McNutt as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Science Advisor to the Secretary. The President nominated her for the positions in July.
- Caves could reveal secrets of life on Mars
- Arctic Now Traps 25 Percent of World's Carbon -- But That Could Change
- Report Documents the Risks of Giant Invasive Snakes in the U.S.
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