#biomimicry

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The material is inspired by penguins' ability to utilize layered feather structures, directional insulation and waterproofing for thermal management

Penguin-Inspired Material Switches Between Heating and Cooling Without Power

Researchers have developed a penguin-inspired material that can absorb heat, reflect sunlight, repel ice and water, and change its electromagnetic behavior as temperatures shift.

Key Takeaways

Researchers say the material can absorb sunlight for heating or reflect it for cooling.
The design is inspired by penguin feather structures and waterproofing.

DT Editorial Team·May 25, 2026·via newatlas.com

A Tiny Fish’s 50-Foot Climb Is the Kind of Biological Outlier Engineers Notice

A report highlighted a tiny shellear fish from Congo that was said to climb rocks 50 feet high in about 10 hours, an unusual feat that stands out for both biology and bio-inspired engineering

Key Takeaways

A report described a tiny shellear fish from Congo climbing rocks 50 feet high in 10 hours
The claim stands out as an unusual example of animal locomotion

DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

Lamprey-Inspired Suction Cup Lifts 850x Its Weight

Scientists modeled a lamprey's oral disc to build a suction cup that grips wet, rough, and curved surfaces with record-breaking force.

Key Takeaways

Artificial suction cup modeled on lamprey oral disc lifts 850x its own weight
Works on wet, rough, and curved surfaces where conventional suction cups fail

DT Editorial Team·Mar 12, 2026·4 min read·via newatlas.com