Want to survive a hurricane? Think like a tree...
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What could possibly have allowed all but four live oak trees to survive hurricane Katrina? What characteristics enabled them to successfully weather the storm? Could humans learn some survival techniques from trees? Wired takes a closer look.
Creating products that incorporate biomimicry is becoming more and more common. Think about what you may be using in your everyday experiences that may have been designed to emulate something from nature. Describe the connections between the product and the nature behind its development.
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