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Science In Action Bio-inspiration
Designs from the natural world that have inspired material scientists. Copying some of the clever adaptations of plants and animals to solve technical problems; waterproof lotus leaves and grass; renewable surfaces from shedding snakeskin; reusable adhesive tape from gecko feet; Velcro from burdock seeds and suction cups from octopus suckers. Lotus Flower:漏 Agnese Abrusci, all other images courtesy of Getty
