Richard Bonser

Reader in Biomimetics and Design at Brunel University. Passionate about learning from nature to improve the functionality and sustainability of technology.

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

In America, student debt now exceeds $1.2 trillion, about 7% of the country's GDP http://t.co/iT03BFdp5y

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Amazing cilia-like structures: Magnetic field causes a hairy moment for uphill water | News | The Engineer http://t.co/pARlcrXH1A

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On my way to the opening day of @madeinbrunel to see the great work of our students.

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BBC News - Flying robots: Nature inspires next generation design http://t.co/3cv0ovx7ch

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BBC News - 3D printing reveals the power of shark skin http://t.co/lj9EpY4504

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Video: Kinetic kangaroo that can hop on forever | via @Telegraph http://t.co/M6dOQ3m0h5

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Stripes could protect us from biting flies, scientists claim as they explain zebra markings | via @Telegraph http://t.co/NnqtdfI8Ui

[Science Museum @sciencemuseum]

How could a brick grown with bacteria help reduce emissions? Find out in a new display http://t.co/adNxIx3EMp

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Everyday fibres used to create artificial muscles | News | The Engineer http://t.co/EIhnHAwgFG

[Science Museum @sciencemuseum]

Amazon electric fish inspire underwater robotics http://t.co/mWRFsUgz7q Today's #LunchtimeReading

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Artificial leaf looks set to flourish | News | The Engineer http://t.co/TED9JheGG4

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Cats' whiskers inspire nanotube sensors | News | The Engineer http://t.co/lsyL18K8Cp

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BBC News - Flying drone inspired by swimming jellyfish http://t.co/2nquEKMsOH

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@Countrylifemag @ClarenceHouse Yes- it was great to see biomimetics covered. Check out our Octopus project here http://t.co/CLvAXkvvOv

[Made in Brunel @madeinbrunel]

Another great evening at the industrial reviews.

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Just lazily turned to google to look up a paper- searched for 'Bonser Waring bats' and got "did you mean: Beyonce wearing Hats". Surreal.

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Biomimetics makes it into @Countrylifemag this week! Article by Prof Andrew Parker guest edited by HRH The Prince of Wales @ClarenceHouse

[New Scientist @newscientist]

Insects walk the same, except for three species of dung beetle, which have been caught galloping, very slowly http://t.co/fsn9XZUL11

[Science Museum @sciencemuseum]

Two excellent science festivals you have to visit this month: @LondonSciFest http://t.co/4F8SQKlg0e & @McrSciFest http://t.co/PkYnjDHYY3

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@NonnaRosaItalia Pleased you liked the octopus robot. It was a fun project to be part of. I did get a bit tired of octopus salad, though!