Ideas change everything

Biomimicry's surprising lessons from nature's engineers

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Janine Benyus |

TED2005

• February 2005

In this inspiring talk about recent developments in biomimicry, Janine Benyus provides heartening examples of ways in which nature is already influencing the products and systems we build.

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In this inspiring talk about recent developments in biomimicry, Janine Benyus provides heartening examples of ways in which nature is already influencing the products and systems we build.

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About the speaker

Science writer, innovation consultant, conservationist

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A self-proclaimed nature nerd, Janine Benyus' concept of biomimicry has galvanized scientists, architects, designers and engineers into exploring new ways in which nature's successes can inspire humanity.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference.

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