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biomimicry

New device blends secrets of beetles and cacti to pull water from fog

Engineers learned from unique surfaces in nature to create an aluminum foil that harvests water from the air

Scientists look to mussels' feet to build a better adhesive

Water is a big problem for manmade adhesives, but nature has already figured out a solution

Fruit fly glue is sticky, no matter how you slice it

Adhesives found in nature could have applications for us

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Earth's weirdest creatures are genetic treasure chests

From the axolotl's regenerating limbs to naked mole rat cancer resistance, new sequencing is uncovering new possibilities

a fly wearing binoculars

This tiny fly is teaching the Air Force new aerial tactics

The robber fly's novel hunting tactics and visual processing capabilities could be applied to drones and airplanes