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𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬: 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 🌱 This Earth Day 2024, let's draw inspiration from nature's genius! Biomimicry, the practice of learning from and mimicking nature's designs, holds immense potential for #sustainability solutions. "𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓." - 𝑨𝒍𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒕 𝑬𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒊𝒏. Did you know? Velcro was inspired by the burr, a plant seed that attaches to fur for dispersal! 🌳 Businesses can invest in #biomimicry research and development, individuals can explore biomimetic products, and research institutions can delve deeper into the secrets of nature. Imagine a world where buildings 🏡 mimic termite mounds for natural ventilation, self-cleaning surfaces inspired by lotus leaves 🌸 become commonplace, and biomimicry paves the way for sustainable solutions across industries. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦! ✨ Share your thoughts on the most promising applications of biomimicry for sustainability in the comments below. #Earthday2024 #Sustainability #Biomimicry #NatureInspiredInnovation #ClimateChange

Biodiversity comes in all shapes and sizes At CEED, we are dedicated to supporting biodiversity in dryland ecosystems through the innovative use of robotics, biotech, and AI. Our latest technological breakthrough enables us to plant different species simultaneously, ensuring a rich and diverse ecosystem planted with native species. Such biodiversity brings with it many challenges. One of which is the nature and size of the seeds we plant. The good news is that CEED technology works with varying seed sizes which allows us to plant bare seeds or use delivery mechanisms such as seedballs which we produce. So whether it’s a Doum palm or a Ghaf tree our tech can plant! ·     By planting a range of species, we create resilient ecosystems capable of withstanding environmental stresses. Our process begins with research into the biology of each new species, to determine optimal planting conditions such as planting depth. ·     To increase germination rates, we employ varying seed treatments that break dormancy and boost germination. Our approach ensures that each seed has the best possible start. ·     When needed we develop nutrient-packed seedballs, ensuring that seeds have all the necessary nutrients before planting. This method supports robust seedling growth right from the start. ·     Our delivery system, allows for optimal planting depth soil penetration and randomisation of species when planting, creating more diverse forests as opposed to plantations. Join us in creating a greener future by supporting our innovative approach to planting diverse species and restoring ecosystems. Together, let's make a difference! #Biodiversity #Reforestation #DrylandEcosystems #InnovativeTechnology #CEED #SustainableFuture #Robotics #Biotech #AI

Climate Lab to Create Crops for "Tomorrow's Atmosphere Today" Rose was thrilled to assist the University of Essex in delivering their unique plant lab, designed to place researchers at the forefront of the fight against climate change by creating crops for "tomorrow's atmosphere today." Our skilled team reconfigured the space to include a new communal corridor and finished areas for the specialised vertical and growth farms, complete with new lab benches, decorations, and M&E installations, including compressed air and reverse osmosis water systems. The new flagship facility at the University of Essex will enable scientists to adapt plants for a hotter, drier planet as food security faces increasing threats. It features a state-of-the-art, commercially standard vertical farm, an indoor field that can replicate real environments from around the globe, and suites that simulate a warming world by allowing researchers to adjust CO2 concentration and temperature levels. Advanced computer plant scanning technology will monitor plant growth and identify precise changes in photosynthesis. This research will be supported by AI and robotics, which will develop new ideas, technologies, and strategies to predict changes in agriculture and the natural world. The Smart Technology Experimental Plant Suite (STEPS) will devise strategies to optimize plant performance while working towards net zero emissions. It will also foster connections within the community and develop relationships in agriculture, horticulture, and technology businesses. The facility builds on the work of the influential Essex Plant Innovation Centre (EPIC), which brings together farmers, technologists, and scientists to improve crop resilience to drought, increase yields, and secure the food chain during extreme weather events. Students will be at the forefront, helping to develop and conduct experiments with the university’s internationally renowned researchers, providing a unique undergraduate experience and training opportunity. Young scientists can now begin their careers in this cutting-edge facility, unique to Essex. The STEPS lab was partially funded by the The Wolfson Foundation, which pledged £1 million to support its development. #climate #sustainable #essex #research #construction #contractor #commercialwork #pioneering #food #crops #agriculture #science

It's great to read this Regenerative Design Primer by UK Architects Declare. I've been working in this space since 2012 with the integration of learning from, working with and connecting to nature. How can we get more nature in our cities via nature-based solutions, improving our ecosystem services and creating spaces for humans and the rest of life to thrive? We are working on several projects on both nature-inspired innovation (biomimicry) and nature-based solutions for cities worldwide. With biodiversity net gain and nature positive a major requirement for new developments and ESG reporting, it is important that you keep up-to-date. DM me for more information! #regenerativedesign #biomimicry #biophilicdesign #naturebasedsolutions #biodiversitynetgain #biodiversity #ecosystemservices ++ Hi, I'm Richard James MacCowan, the mind behind Biomimicry Innovation Lab. We partner with founders and leaders to transform ideas into reality, drawing inspiration from transformative solutions found in nature. Our approach? Harnessing the latest scientific research with innovative tools to deliver solutions to complex challenges. 🦋 

Fascinated by biomimicry? 🤯 This article explores biomimicry, a problem-solving approach that imitates nature's genius designs. 🌿 From self-cleaning surfaces inspired by lotus leaves to super-strong materials modeled after spiderwebs, biomimicry holds immense potential for creating sustainable solutions. 💡 The article dives into the applications of biomimicry and the challenges it faces. But one thing's for sure - biomimicry is a powerful tool for shaping a more sustainable future. 🌐 #biomimicry #sustainability #innovation #designthinking Let me know your thoughts on biomimicry in the comments below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/d3T4QFhS

This is a story about innovation. It’s a story about the improbable nature of a good idea. It’s a story told through Greek mythology, kitchen appliances, and frozen hamsters.   James Lovelock is best known for his “Gaia Hypothesis”. If you are not familiar with the Gaia Hypothesis, you are certainly familiar with the environmental movement it spawned. If you spend any time thinking about the planet and its environment, you have James Lovelock to thank for it.   But the idea you would be most familiar with would also be Lovelocks. An idea about thawing frozen hamsters.   In the early 1970’s Lovelock proposed that the earth was one, self sustaining biology. That organisms react to their environment. That our planet is a “synergistic and self-regulating, complex system”. He proposed that this interaction perpetuated the conditions for life.   Lovelock’s neighbour, the novelist William Golding, suggested naming his theory after Gaia, the Greek deity who personified the Earth in Greek mythology. The Gaia Hypothesis provided a foundation for the emergence of the environmental movement that began in the 1970’s.   But Lovelock didn’t start out as an environmentalist. In the 1960’s Lovelock was hired by NASA to explore the question, “Is there was life on Mars?” To do this Lovelock invented a device called the “Electron Capture Detector”. The instrument would eventually be deployed on the Viking Program which visited Mars.   However, using the Electron Capture Detector, Lovelock was the first to discover the buildup of CFC’s in Earth’s atmosphere. These CFC’s were burning a hole in the Ozone layer that protected the planet. This resulted in the Montreal Protocol of 1987, banning the use of CFC’s as refrigerants, among other things.   Again, Lovelocks ideas turned out to be of immense environmental importance, and quite by accident.   But the inadvertent invention of Lovelocks most people are acquainted with came in the 1950’s. At that time, he was a researcher at the National Institute for Medical Research. He was working on a way to revive frozen hamsters.   His team had been freezing the rodents and then warming them quickly to see if they could be revived. To do this they had been applying hot surfaces which burned them. Believing this cruel, Lovelock cobbled together a series of contraptions used in radar technology. He then applied the microwave gizmos to the frozen hamsters. And the hamsters popped back to life and started wandering around.   Intrigued, Lovelock then did something that would change kitchens forever. He put a potato in the device, cooked it in seconds, and had it for lunch.     I invite your comments and thank you for reading. If you’ve enjoyed this post and feel comfortable enough, contact me please to discuss the mentoring I do. Because the chances are good I’ve already been where you’re going.   Granite Alter Mosaic Rick Bond Private Collection

𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐲: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐲? It is the practice of learning from nature and imitating its strategies to find innovative solutions to human challenges. By observing how ecosystems function, we can create designs that are not only effective but also sustainable. Biomimicry inspires change and promotes sustainability across industries It helps  in various ways, such as resource reduction, energy efficiency, waste reduction, biodiversity preservation, and more 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬: 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Structures utilising natural ventilation inspired by termite mounds. 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: Solar panels mimicking photosynthesis for optimised energy capture. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Bullet trains designed after kingfisher beaks for reduced noise and air resistance. 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬: Self-cleaning fabrics inspired by the Lotus Effect — a self-cleaning mechanism found in the leaves of the lotus flower, Nelumbo. 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞: Needles shaped like insect stingers for less painful injections. Biomimicry offers various pathways to sustainable innovation by harnessing the wisdom of nature. By embracing these natural designs, we can tackle pressing human challenges while promoting a healthier planet. At NOW Venture Studio, we’re dedicated to supporting and advancing these innovative solutions for a sustainable tomorrow. Stay tuned as we dive deeper into biomimicry and discover how it can guide us toward a sustainable future! Sources: In the comments #Biomimicry #SustainableInnovation #NatureInspired #GreenTech #NOWVentureStudio

Between 2010 and 2020, the net loss in forests globally was 4.7 million hectares per year.1 However, deforestation rates were much higher. The UN FAO estimates that 10 million hectares of forest are cut down each year (https://lnkd.in/eTQDu3HT).

🌍 Currently, 60% of European waters are heavily polluted but how can you visualize this disturbing problem and give water a voice? This is exactly what POND does. A group of floating lamps changes color as the sun sets, and its colors are a visualization of the quality of the water. 🦠 And the truly magical part… It is all powered by the bacteria in the water itself. Technology, nature and design meet in this mesmerizing project that has been developed by Nova Innova for the past four years. It has recently been installed in the testing waters of Diergaarde Blijdorp - Rotterdam Zoo, where the results are being researched. 💙 POND teaches us a valuable lesson by showing that water is a living creature, of which we should take proper care. #rotterdam #innovation #waterquality #technology #biotechnology #environment #journalist #news

🚜🌾 The University of Manchester's sustainable spinout, FOTENIX, has secured a major investment from River Capital ’s ‘Fund:AI’, allowing them to scale their operations in spectral imaging and AI to support farmers in smart, sustainable practices. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ebx3EY2V #SustainableFarming #Sustainability #RiverCapital #AI #Agriculture #Innovation #Spinout Charles Veys