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BusinessWeek Slideshow:
Biomimicry, the practice of designing according to natural principles, has garnered devotees from many industries, producing a wide variety of innovative results.

Inspired by the bumps on humpback whale flippers, Tubercled blades have been shown to increase annual electrical production by 20% while greatly reducing noise.

Biomimicry (from bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate) is a design discipline that seeks sustainable solutions by emulating nature’s patterns and strategies.