Videos on Innovations Inspired by the Natural World
Inspiration is a mysterious thing. Who knows when or where it will strike. We’re fascinated by the catalysts for inspiration and how a simple “lightbulb” moment can lead to world-changing innovation. In this Bio-InspirationYouTube series, the Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) looks at how inspiration can be found in the plants, animals, and phenomena all around us. The three- to five-minute episodes also dig into what innovations these “bio-inspirations” might lead to. The first five episodes are “Inventing Bionic Jellyfish,” “How Bug-Eating Pitcher Plants Are Inspiring New Technology,” “From Mosquito Bites to Vaccines,” and “Beetle-Based Water Storage in the Desert.” Keep an eye out for more bio-inspirations.
“On Safari With Nala”is a video series presented by nine-year-old Nala from Machaba Camp in Botswana. Each week Nala takes viewers on an exciting African adventure. Episodes include everything from exploring the Okavango Delta in a mokoro to learning about African wildlife.
Conservation and protection of wildlife species and their habitats are at the core of the Wildlife.net mission. The group’s focus is on building a community and network of members from around the world who care about the environment humans share with wildlife species and are inspired to protect nature and integrate nature into their communities.
The New England Aquarium’s Blue Impactvideo series expands students’ knowledge of climate change and helps students draw connections between climate change and changes in the oceans.