Kristy Hamilton
Nature's Wild Ideas: How the Natural World is Inspiring Scientific Innovation
Nature's Wild Ideas: How the Natural World is Inspiring Scientific Innovation
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Nature's Wild Ideas is a book that explores how biomimicry has inspired human inventions, such as telescopes, medications, and cement manufacturing. It showcases how scientists have taken inspiration from nature to tackle human challenges, and includes a deep message of conservation.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2023
Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada
In Natures Wild Ideas, author Kristy Hamilton takes readers on a captivating journey into the world of nature and the remarkable human inventions inspired by its wonders. This book is a delightful and endlessly fascinating deep-dive into the intricate connections between nature and human innovation.
From the humble lobster, which provided the inspiration for developing X-ray telescopes, to the lizard, which led to the discovery of a medication for stabilizing Type II diabetic patients, Hamilton showcases how biomimicry plays a pivotal role in addressing human challenges. Through her captivating storytelling, she takes readers on a journey to frozen waterfalls, cloudy forests, desert nests, intertidal zones, and the deepest oceans and near volcanoes.
In these diverse natural environments, Hamilton introduces us to the animals and plants that have sparked innovative ideas. She explores how scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs have observed the natural world and applied its principles to develop innovative solutions, such as cargo routing systems, non-toxic glues, and renewable energy technologies.
While the focus of Natures Wild Ideas is on scientific discovery and innovation, it is also a heartfelt love letter to nature. Hamilton emphasizes the importance of protecting the untamed homelands of these creatures to ensure that we continue to learn from them and find inspiration for future innovations.
Through her engaging writing and stunning photography, Hamilton invites readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the natural world and to recognize the incredible potential that lies within it. Natures Wild Ideas is a must-read for anyone interested in nature, science, and innovation, as well as for anyone who wants to be inspired by the wonders of the world around us.
Weight: 390g
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781778401121
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