The Biomimicry Blog

Have you ever wondered: What does biomimicry need to scale? Instead of asking what can biomimicry do for me, we're going to reverse that and ask, what can we do for biomimicry? 

We've surveyed over a thousand plus individuals who've taken our short courses and mentored programs, and we've found a f...

What is life? Humans across the world have asked this significant question for ages and now, in the year 2025, artificial intelligence is asking (and answering) it too. 

We asked ChatGPT, and here's its answer:

That’s a profound question! From a biological perspective, life is often defined by a s...

Are you a biologist, hoping to use and apply biology and your knowledge outside of the laboratory? Perhaps a career change? Or perhaps you've recently graduated and are just embarking on a new career. 

Biomimicry would not exist without biology, and the importance of biologists cannot be overstated...

Interview with biologist-turned-biomimicry practitioner, Rebecca MacKinnon  

How to go from biology to biomimicry 

Have you ever thought about the “bio” in biomimicry? Most of us know that it means “life” (it comes from Greek). Here’s another fun fact: It’s the same “bio” that is used in “biology”...

This article will showcase some of the best examples of biomimicry in the field of biology. In fact, we’re here to show you that biology is closely related to biomimicry, and that biology professionals have the distinct advantage of deep knowledge of certain organisms, systems or processes that can ...

Many learners ask the question: what type of jobs are available in biomimicry? Some individuals have made biomimicry their full time profession, by developing biomimicry courses and programmes, or mentoring others. Some organisations have a Director of Biomimicry, like Microsoft and B+H Architecture...

Okay, this is going to sound strange to you. But yes, nature creates technology. And we've got examples to prove it. Stand aside, humans, we're turning our attention to those who did it first. 

To better understand this concept, we should perhaps take a step back and ask: What is the definition of ...