Those who are inspired by a model other than Nature, a mistress above all masters, are laboring in vain. – Leonardo Da Vinci Biomimicry – The practice of developing sustainable human technologies inspired by nature. Sometimes called Biomimetics or Bionics, it’s basically biologically inspired engineering. 1. Velcro The most famous example of biomimicry was the […]
Continue readingGenetic Algorithm: A heuristic search technique used in computing and Artificial Intelligence to find optimized solutions to search problems using techniques inspired by evolutionary biology: mutation, selection, reproduction [inheritance] and recombination. 1. Automotive Design Using Genetic Algorithms [GAs] to both design composite materials and aerodynamic shapes for race cars and regular means of transportation (including […]
Continue readingEver since the term ‘subliminal advertising’ was coined in the 1950s, the idea of advertisements with hidden messages that can influence us without our conscious understanding has captivated the popular imagination. If adverts can steer us toward a particular product through surreptitiously placed words or images designed to be absorbed at a subconscious level, how […]
Continue readingWhether you’re birthday or holiday shopping, chances are if you are a parent, you’re rather over stepping on Legos and cluttering your home with toys your kids don’t either learn from or use. Make the most of your shopping dollars and invest in your child’s brain power and innate scientific mind by getting him, her, […]
Continue readingWhen sleigh bells ring, temperatures plummet. In winter’s wicked chill, it’s best to start at the bottom and work our way to the top when weatherproofing ourselves to stay warm. Layers are good. Hats are better. And sturdy, durable, well made, and warm boots are a must. There’s no better place to start to find […]
Continue readingWinter brings snow filled adventures and frigid temperatures. Keeping our toes warm is of the utmost importance since chestnuts will soon be roasting on open fires and Arctic frosts will be blasting us to seek warmth (and lots of it). So, whether you are shopping for yourself or a lovely lady in your life, we […]
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