God-Created
art form inspired by Beech Leaves
Origami
inspired the eiffel tower
the inside of our bones
the term used when scientists are inspired to create based off of God’s creation
biomimicry
What percentage of modern medicine originally comes from plants or plant derivatives
60%
The addition to clothing that was inspired by the cocklebur.
velcro
inspired barbed wire
osage orange
heavily relied upon by farmers and homeowners in the constant battle of weeds
herbicides
What does velcro replace
zippers, buttons and snaps
inspired by fava beans
valves
inspired underground tunnels
the shipworm
the behavior called where plants generate chemical defenses against competing plants
allelopathy
How many plants has the U.S. National Cancer Institute identified from which anti-cancer drugs can be made
3,000
inspired by termite mounds
air conditioned buildings
inspired the thermostat
the skunk cabbage
Surfaces that readily shed water are called what
superhydrophobic
What ability does a skunk cabbage have
Create its own heat
inspired by the lotus flower
surface cleaner
inspired food packaging
venus fly trap
The class you are in right now
Applied Engineering
Why would scientists want to fold satellite solar panels, and who could benefit from this design
More surface area to collect the solar but can be folded for the original rocket journey into space