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The Intelligent Plant
Scientists debate a new way of understanding plant intelligence. By Michael Pollan ::audio:: December 16, 2013 In 1973, a book…
the Brain of the Animal Kingdom
the Brain of the Animal Kingdom By FRANS DE WAAL Who is smarter: a person or an ape?…
turning the tide on the desertification in africa
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Turning The Tide on Desertification in Africa FAO pilot project in Senegal…
what are phytoplankton?
Earth Observatory, NASA By Rebecca Lindsey and Michon Scott Design by Robert Simmon July 13, 2010 [source link] Derived…
What the octopus can teach us about national security – BBC Future
By Christopher Mims3rd August 2012 How can governments ensure their armed forces are protected in the field? By behaving…
Synthetic Aesthetics: Investigating Synthetic Biology’s Designs on Nature – Ginsberg, Calvert, Schyfter, Elfick, Endy
Summary Synthetic biology manipulates the stuff of life. For synthetic biologists, living matter is programmable material. In search of carbon-neutral…
Materiology: The Creative Industry’s Guide To Materials And Technologies
Summary The creative industry’s guide to materials and technologies, written in a style that conveys a wealth of information in…
V&A: Fashioned from Nature – Edwina Ehrman & Emma Watson
Summary Fashion has always sought to celebrate nature—from sumptuous silks and floral patterns to the spectacular creations of designers such…
Materials Experience – Fundamentals of Materials and Design – Elvin Karana
Summary There currently exists an abundance of materials selection advice for designers suited to solving technical product requirements. In contrast,…
Nature: Collaborations in Design – McQuaid, Condell, Bertrand
Summary With design, we have the ability to become active agents in our relationship with nature. As humans contend with…