AMSilk produces and distributes increasing volumes of high-quality silk biopolymers for use in textile products, medical devices and cosmetics. One of the most amazing and revolutionary bio-inspired innovation. Now available with a wide range of applications : footwear, apparel, technical textiles, fashion, automotive, aviation ... AMSILK For subscribers
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The Gecko secret
The most surprising characteristic of the gecko is its ability to walk effortlessly on any kind of surfaces, vertically, or upside down, even on the ceilings. And he does it although its feets and fingers are not adhesive and have no form of suction cup. Man has been trying to explain this behaviour for centuries ... Continue reading The Gecko secret
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SHARKLET
No antimicrobials. No chemicals. Just Sharklet. Sharklet is the world's first technology to inhibit bacterial growth through pattern alone. The Sharklet surface is comprised of millions of microscopic features arranged in a distinct diamond pattern. The structure of the pattern alone inhibits bacteria from attaching, colonizing and forming biofilms. Sharklet contains no toxic additives or ... Continue reading SHARKLET
ANTBOT - geolocation without GPS
Elle s'appelle Cataglyphis et elle est géniale. C'est une fourmi du désert, une navigatrice qui se déplace sans GPS, grâce à une boussole céleste car elle est capable de "lire" la lumière ! Des chercheurs ont décrypté son secret et s'en sont même bio-inspirés pour développer le robot "AntBot", une révolution pour les stratégies de … Continue reading ANTBOT – géolocalisation sans GPS
CNES
CNES is a public industrial and commercial establishment (EPIC). It proposes France's space policy to the public authorities and implements it in 5 major strategic areas: Ariane, Science, Observation, Telecommunications and Defence. Its 2,500 employees work in four centres of excellence: the Centre spatial de ... Continue reading CNES
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CLIMATE CITY
CLIMATE CITY est le premier système mondial dédié à l'adaptation des grandes villes du monde aux risques climatiques locaux. CLIMATE CITY EST AU CŒUR DES DEUX ENJEUX MAJEURS DU 21e SIÈCLE : L’économie du climat La démographie urbaine Avec une capacité d’observer de manière permanente le climat urbain, CLIMATE CITY a pour vocation d’anticiper les … Continue reading CLIMATE CITY