Biologically inspired engineering

Biologically inspired engineering is when scientists and engineers study animals, plants, and other living things to get ideas for how to design things that humans use. Just like how kids can get inspiration for their drawings by looking at nature, scientists can get inspiration for their inventions by looking at how things in nature work. For example, scientists might study a bird's wings to help them design better airplanes because birds are really good at flying. They might also study the way a gecko's feet stick to surfaces to create better adhesives that can stick to walls and ceilings. By learning from nature, scientists can create new inventions that are more efficient, sustainable, and effective.