Scientists have long since been looking for ways to improve our world, whether it be in the trillion-dollar big pharma market or in the sportswear industry, helping brands like Nike create more advanced products. While some ideas are totally spun from imagination, a surprising amount of life-changing modern inventions are inspired by the natural world around us.
From house paint based on the texture of lotus leaves to bionic arms stolen straight from the undersea octopus, the fascinating world of biotech and biomimicry continues to grow. So not only is nature improving the quality of life for us humans, but it’s also generating a profit for innovative tech entrepreneurs as well!