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2012 April
- Celebrate Earth Day with Ask the Planet, Ahora en Español
- Meet the New Biomimicry 3.8 Institute Staffers
- Institute Selected by Carnegie Foundation to Attend STEM Workshop
- First Biomimicry Course in Israel Launches at the Safari
- AskNature Nugget: Giraffe
- AskNature Strategy: Arapaima
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2012 March
- Snail-Inspired Design Wins Biomimicry Student Design Challenge
- Registration for Biomimicry Education Summit Now Open
- New Online Master’s Program Focuses on Sustainable Design
- Environmental Documentary Features Janine Benyus
- New Biomimicry Sites Worth Bookmarking
- AskNature Featured Strategy: Desert Scorpion
- AskNature Nugget: Starfish
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2012 February
- Biomimicry Documentary to Travel with Wild & Scenic Film Festival
- Finalists in Biomimicry Student Design Challenge Announced
- Save the Date for the Biomimicry Education Summit
- ASU Design Students Find Inspiration in Panama Tropics
- Great Scot! Biomimicry Educators’ Training to Be Held in Findhorn
- AskNature Nugget : Desert Holly
- AskNature Strategy : Leaf-Cutting Ant
- Spotlight on: Sarah Martin
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2012 January
- Together, We Make a Great Team
- Let the Judging Begin: Panel to Select Finalists for SDC
- Institute Staff Travel to New Zealand to Discuss Biomimicry and Conservation
- Register Today for Biomimicry in Higher Education Webinar
- Biomimicry Youth Challenge Deadline Approaching
- Advanced PhD Program Launching Now; Applications Due in February
- AskNature Nugget: Pistol Shrimp
- AskNature Featured Product: SMIT Solar Ivy
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2011 December
- More on Our Name: Biomimicry 3.8 Institute
- Double Your Donation in December
- Registration Now Open for 2012 Biomimicry Youth Challenge
- Biomimicry Comes to the Big City
- Introducing AskNature Nuggets
- AskNature Featured Strategy
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2011 November
- Life’s Operating Manual Presented at Bioneers
- California Academy of Sciences Hosts Biomimicry Events
- New Biomimicry Case Studies Presented at Greenbuild
- Japan Joins Biomimicry Network
- Student Design Challenge Goes International
- Support the Student Design Challenge and Biomimicry Education
- AskNature Featured Strategy
- Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Paisley
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2011 October
- Janine Benyus Addresses Form and Function at Clinton Global Initiative
- Kids Spend a Night at the Museum, Biomimicry Style
- Save the Date: 2012 Biomimicry Education Summit
- Proposed Biomimicry Education Mentors Network Wins Recognition
- Our Next Evolutionary Leap: Biomimicry 3.8
- AskNature Featured Strategy and Product
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2011 September
- Our Next Evolutionary Leap – Biomimicry 3.8
- TBI Founder Receives Prestigious Award
- Student Design Challenge Opens
- Biomimicry on Display in Europe
- A “Peeing” Car at a Middle School Science Fair
- Veracruz Biomimicry Workshop Attracts Diverse Crowd
- Watch Our Education Summit Highlight Reel
- Newsletter Survey Results In
- Remembering Ray Anderson
- AskNature Featured Product
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2011 August
- Student Innovators: We Challenge You to Tackle Climate Change!
- A Biomimicry Education Fellow Goes the Distance for Sustainability
- Follow Janine Benyus on a Biomimicry Journey Through Africa in Second Nature
- Register for Biomimicry Workshop and Receive 20% Discount off Bioneers
- Don’t Forget: Complete Our Survey and We’ll Donate to Grizzly Habitat Preservation
- AskNature Featured Product: The Humpback Fin
- Volunteer Spotlight: Arno Vlooswijk
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2011 July
- 5th Annual Ed Summit Gathers Leaders in Biomimicry Education
- Give Us Your Thoughts and We’ll Give to Grizzly Bear Conservation
- Former Biomimicry & Design Student Starts Urban Community Inspired by Baboons
- Get 20% Discount off 2011 Bioneers Conference Registration
- AskNature Featured Strategies: Cooling Down
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2011 June
- Young Innovators Display Ingenuity in Inaugural Biomimicry Design Challenge
- Update: Renowned Green Chemistry Expert to Keynote Education Summit
- TBI Celebrates Benyus’ Honorary Degree, New Edition of Biomimicry Book
- AskNature Featured Strategy: golden-fronted woodpecker
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2011 May
- Early Bird Registration for Education Summit Ends May 16
- Announcing Our Next Student Design Challenge: Fall Semester (Save the Date!)
- Help Us Spread the Word on Biomimicry
- Proceedings Published: Education Webinar
- AskNature: Featured Strategy: blue penguin
- Volunteer Spotlight: Dona Boggs Aitken
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2011 April
- Biomimicry Panel Is Tweeted, Illustrated at SXSW
- NYSERDA Partnership Provides Biomimicry Resources for New York
- The Great TV Rebellion Is Back!
- Three More Institutions Commit to Developing Biomimicry Degrees
- Second Nature Documentary Named Crowd Favorite at Film Festival
- Japanese Delegation Visits Missoula
- AskNature Featured Strategy: coralline algae
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2011 March
- Participate in our SXSW Biomimicry Panel
- Win a Spot in a Biomimicry Backyard Workshop
- Save the Date for Education Summit: June 27-29, Cleveland, OH
- Biomimicry Mural Chosen for International Public Art Event
- Ask Nature Featured Product: Vitalis PET Bottle
- Biomimicry Research and Design News
2011 January
- Biomimicry Film to Premiere at Festival
- Register Now for Higher Education Webinar
- Get to Know the TBI Team
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Launches Biomimicry Exhibit
- AskNature Featured Strategy
Humidity changes exoskeleton color: Hercules beetle - Biomimicry Research and Design News
2010 December
- Lipscomb University Becomes World’s Fourth Biomimicry Affiliate
- Your Donation Helps Inspire the Next Generation of Biomimics
- Register Now for Higher Education Webinar
- New Biomimicry Professional Education Opportunities Available
- AskNature Featured Strategy
Tongue defeats gravity: cats - A Warm Thanks to AskNature User Duarte Miguel Prazeres
- Biomimicry Research and Design News Roundup
2010 November
- Obama Administration Features Janine Benyus at GreenGov Symposium
- Biomimicry Exhibit Opens for Dutch Design Week
- Squirrels Know Best: Start Storing Your Holiday Gifts Now
- Send a Biomimicry Holiday eCard
- AskNature Featured Strategy
Antlers resist fracture: elk - Biomimicry Research and Design News Roundup
2010 October
- Imagine Your Pathway: Biomimicry Professional Pathways Launches March 2011
- Call for Abstracts: Biomimicry in Higher Education Webinar
- TBI Launches First Annual Biomimicry Youth Challenge
- Virtual Bouquet to Volunteer Kimberly Vincent
- AskNature Featured Strategy
Blubber absorbs heat: bottlenose dolphin - Biomimicry Research and Design News Roundup
2010 September
- AskNature Wins Earth Award!
- Online Biomimicry Course for Youth Educators Launched
- Staff Changes at the Institute
- Teaching the Teachers at the Center for Ecoliteracy
AskNature Featured Product - Insulated glass reduces bird collisions
- Biomimicry Research and Design News Roundup
2010 August
- How Would Nature Build Community?
- Israeli Biomimicry Organization Forms
- Add Photos, Illustrations, Videos to AskNature
- AskNature Featured Strategies
Roots attach firmly: English Ivy
Nanoparticles block UV light: English Ivy - Biomimicry Research and Design News Roundup
2010 July
- Mexican Biomimicry Workshop Addresses Local Design Challenge
- Biomimicry Seed Planted in the Netherlands
- What can an Elephant Teach You about Communication? Join us in South Africa and Find Out!
- AskNature Featured Product
FLOWE Wind Farm Design - Biomimicry Research and Design News Roundup
2010 June
- Thanks for Making the TV Rebellion a Great Success!
- FastCompany Shows Biomimicry in Action
- Become a Certified Biomimicry Professional
- AskNature Featured Strategy
Unique antifreeze protects from extreme cold: Alaskan Upis beetle - Biomimicry Research and Design News Roundup
2010 May
- World’s First Biomimicry Nature Trail Unveiled
- Fourth-Grader Wins National Science Contest with Biomimetic Design
- Better than Summer School: Register for Biomimicry Workshops Today!
- AskNature Featured Strategy
Flotation in turbulent waters: Heteropterid bugs - Biomimicry Research and Design News Roundup
2010 April
- Turn off the TV and Turn on Nature for Earth Week
- Biomimicry Student Profile: Erin Leitch
- Space Limited for 4th Annual Veracruz Biomimicry & Design Workshop
- AskNature Featured Strategy
Spotted boxfish maintains stability in turbulence - Biomimicry Research and Design News Roundup
2010 February
- Biomimetic Bulkheads Could Spur River Recovery
- Apply to be a Biomimicry Fellow
- Biomimicry Group Seeks Chief Operating Officer
- AskNature Featured Strategy: Slime Mold
- Biomimicry Research and Design News Roundup
2010 January
- Volunteers are critical to our success
- 2009 Noble Prize Laureates: gecko and spider
- Help us add products to AskNature
- AskNature featured strategies: What can we learn from tropical rainforests?
- Biomimicry research and design news roundup
2009 December
- The Biomimicry Institute ’06-’09 available online and in print
- Meeting of the minds: envisioning the evolution of design education
- Biomimicry receives a warm welcome in Europe
- Moving cilia create iridescence: comb jellies
- Biomimicry research and design news roundup
2009 November
- Education Panel Generates Excitement Around Teaching Biomimicry
- City Master Plan to Incorporate Ecological Standards
- Thanks for your support!
- Rocky Mountain Swarm
- Biomimicry Research and Design Roundup
2009 October
- Non-formal Biomimicry Education
- Biomimicry Momentum in South Africa
- Research and Design News Roundup
2009 September
- First Bioimimicry Affiliate Institutions
- Local Biomimicry Groups
- Mexico Workshop Roundup
2009 August
- Celebrating Success and Planning for the Future of Biomimicry Education
- AskNature Needs your Design Sketches
- Janine Benyus at TEDGlobal
- Biomimicry Research & Design News Roundup
2009 June
- Growth, New Talent, Steady Success
- Awards for biomimicry music CD Ask the Planet
- Biomimicry in Community Planning