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Announcements and Academic Talks Test #219
Announcements and Academic Talks
1. What is the professor primarily describing?
A) A new type of fastener
B) A theory of animal behavior
C) A design philosophy based on nature
D) A history of sustainable technology
2. The professor mentions a hook-and-loop fastener as an example of what?
A) An inefficient technology
B) A problem found in nature
C) A product inspired by a plant
D) A structure that is not sustainable
Today's topic is an innovative approach to design called biomimicry. The core idea is simple: to look to nature for solutions to human problems. Engineers and designers study natural processes and structures to find inspiration. A classic example is the development of a certain type of hook-and-loop fastener, inspired by the way burrs from a plant stick to animal fur. By emulating nature's time-tested patterns, we can create more sustainable and efficient technologies. We will explore several more examples throughout the lecture.
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