Mimêsis - Nature at the Origin of Innovation

Description

Nature is rich in inventive solutions that are the result of four billion years of evolution and selection, and their effectiveness has been demonstrated at the level of living beings. Many examples from botany, zoology, and geology have led to remarkable biomimetic applications: lotus and hydrophobic coatings; burdock and Velcro; Morpho butterfly and Morphotex textiles; spider silk and artificial silk; mussel byssus and adhesives, etc. By bringing the natural environment and human innovations inspired by it into dialogue, "Mimêsis" invites the audience to rediscover nature from a new perspective: that of its intelligence, diversity, and invaluable worth. It also offers us a lesson in humility, as humans must mobilize complex and often energy-intensive means to try to keep up with what nature accomplishes with elegant frugality.

Highlights

• Exhibition on biomimetic innovations
• Discover the connection between nature and technology
• Location: Naturéum - Jardin botanique, Lausanne

General Information

The "Mimêsis" exhibition shows how nature serves as a model for human inventions. Visitors can discover numerous examples from botany, zoology, and geology that illustrate nature's creativity and its influence on modern technologies.

Location

Avenue de Cour 14B, 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland

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