Biomimicry in action

By Janine Benyus at TED Global 2009

Uploaded by Song Essinova, LLC on September 10, 2009

Janine Benyus has a message for inventors: When solving a design problem, look to nature first. There you'll find inspired designs for making things waterproof, aerodynamic, solar-powered and more. Here she reveals dozens of new products that take their cue from nature with spectacular results.

Tags: TED, Janine Benyus, biomimicry