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When Science Imitates Nature
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Résumé
What if solutions to major industrial, climate and technological challenges were already visible around us ? From self-cleaning lotus leaves and adhesive gecko feet to ventilated termite mounds and exceptionally tough shells, living systems have developed remarkably efficient strategies.
When Science Imitates Nature explores biomimicry, the discipline that turns biological principles into practical innovation. It shows how researchers are designing strong lightweight materials, antibacterial surfaces, climate-responsive buildings, soft robots and lower-energy chemical processes. It also explains why a product labelled “nature-inspired” is not necessarily sustainable : only life-cycle analysis, resource accounting and measured performance can establish its real value.
Accessible, evidence-based and future-oriented, this book provides clear insight into bio-inspired engineering, smart materials, sustainable design and the circular economy. It invites readers to see nature not as decoration, but as a library of solutions and a method for designing within planetary limits.
When Science Imitates Nature explores biomimicry, the discipline that turns biological principles into practical innovation. It shows how researchers are designing strong lightweight materials, antibacterial surfaces, climate-responsive buildings, soft robots and lower-energy chemical processes. It also explains why a product labelled “nature-inspired” is not necessarily sustainable : only life-cycle analysis, resource accounting and measured performance can establish its real value.
Accessible, evidence-based and future-oriented, this book provides clear insight into bio-inspired engineering, smart materials, sustainable design and the circular economy. It invites readers to see nature not as decoration, but as a library of solutions and a method for designing within planetary limits.
Auteur
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Léwis Verdun (auteur)
Léwis Verdun est un auteur contemporain âgé d'une quarantaine d'années, reconnu pour ses capacités à rendre accessibles des sujets variés et complexes. Passionné par la transmission claire et concise du savoir, Léwis bénéficie d'un parcours riche et diversifié dans de nombreux domaines. Tout au long de sa carrière, il a su développer une méthode efficace permettant d’aborder de manière simple et captivante des concepts parfois compliqués. Aujourd'hui, au sein de la maison d'édition FIVE MINUTES, Léwis met à profit son savoir-faire éditorial et son expertise pédagogique, tout en s’aidant des outils les plus avancés en intelligence artificielle pour assister son processus créatif. Grâce à cette approche hybride et novatrice, il offre aux lecteurs des contenus pertinents, enrichissants et adaptés au rythme de vie contemporain.
Caractéristiques
Éditeur : Five Minutes Éditions
Collection : Planète Avenir
Publication : 6 novembre 2026
Intérieur : Noir & blanc
Support(s) : eBook [ePub]
Contenu(s) : ePub
Protection(s) : Marquage social (ePub)
Taille(s) : 117 ko (ePub)
Langue(s) : Anglais
Code(s) CLIL : 3310, 3337, 3406, 3767, 3646, 3872
EAN13 eBook [ePub] : 9791043420528
