Biology

Image of large blue butterfly on the left and the front and back of a 20 dollar US bill, with multiple spots zoomed in on to note details and features

 

Scientists and engineers often look to nature for inspiration in solving human problems. Nanoscale effects can often be found in nature, and adapted to improve fabrics, communication devices, and currency. In the links below, find activities for introducing students to the nanoscale through extraordinary characteristics of the natural world.

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Biomimicry: From Nature to Nanotech (from NISE Net)