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• Bio-Inspired Robots

  Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

  These robots get their inspiration from nature.

  http://www.calacademy.org/sciencetoday/bio-inspired-robots/5510867/

• Mussel Adhesive

  Thursday, February 28th, 2013

  What do mussels have that we don’t? Adhesion to wet surfaces, for one.

  http://www.calacademy.org/sciencetoday/mussel-adhesive/5510259/

• Incredible Insects

  Thursday, November 29th, 2012

  Recent news stories examine entomological wonders— including a few insects that inspire human technology.

  http://www.calacademy.org/sciencetoday/incredible-insects/559436/

• Underwater Beetles

  Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

  The secret of underwater beetle locomotion? Bubbles!

  http://www.calacademy.org/sciencetoday/underwater-beetles/558445/

• Cockroach on a Ledge

  Monday, June 11th, 2012

  The tricky way cockroaches handle ledges is inspiring search-and-rescue robotics.

  http://www.calacademy.org/sciencetoday/cockroach-on-a-ledge/557967/

• Leaping Tails

  Monday, January 9th, 2012

  Here’s a tale about tails—lizards’, robots’ and dinosaurs’ tails to be exact.

  http://www.calacademy.org/sciencetoday/leaping-tails/556522/

• Bio-Inspired Bug Evolves

  Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

  Can a winged robot from UC Berkeley shed light on the evolution of flight?

  http://www.calacademy.org/sciencetoday/bio-inspired-bug-evolves/555791/

• Rockin’ Caterpillar Robots

  Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

  The latest in bio-inspired technology– jumping caterpillar-like robots!

  http://www.calacademy.org/sciencetoday/rockin-caterpillar-robots/554369/

• Bio-Inspiration from AAAS

  Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

  Termites and plants and bears, oh my! Here are some new bio-inspiring ideas and technology.

  http://www.calacademy.org/sciencetoday/bio-inspiration-from-aaas/553837/

• Woodpecker Inspiration

  Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

  Can scientists create technology to mimic woodpeckers’ shock-absorbing heads?

  http://www.calacademy.org/sciencetoday/woodpecker-inspiration/553723/