Research Why Do Leaf Veins Stop at That Thickness? ── The Optimal Design Born from the Trade-off Between “Pipelines” and “Skeletons”
落ち葉の葉脈はなぜ先端で細く、基部で太いのか？147種を比較した最新研究が示したのは、水や養分を運ぶ「水道管」と葉を支える「骨格」という二重機能のせめぎ合い。自然が導いた最適設計の秘密を解説します。
Biomimicry
Research 
Living with Plants Why Macadamia Nutshells Are So Hard: Nature’s Strongest Biomaterial
Discover why macadamia nutshells are the hardest in the world. Learn about their lignin-rich structure, evolutionary role, nutritional benefits, biomimetic applications, and safe cracking methods.
Research Hacking the Structure of Maple Samaras with Photoresponsive Films! Enabling Flight Control.
This study mimics maple samaras with light-responsive films to create artificial seeds whose flight behavior can be tuned by UV light. A leap in biomimicry.
Research Biomimicry: Charging Smartphones with a Power-Generating Fabric Utilizing Plant Transpiration Mechanisms!
A groundbreaking fabric mimicking plant transpiration creates electricity through moisture flow—introducing MAC fabric, capable of charging smartphones with just 1 m² of material. Discover this weather-resilient, sustainable energy innovation inspired by nature.
Research Bioinspired Fog Harvesting: Plant–Insect Hybrid Design
A bioinspired fog collector combining plant and beetle traits. SHB–SHL patterns boost water capture efficiency by 42% with high durability.
Research Biomimicry Boosts Irrigation: Bodhi Leaf-Inspired Drip System
The BLAM emitter, inspired by Bodhi leaf morphology, delivers uniform, efficient water drops, boosting crop growth in arid and sandy soils.