Innovations
Nature is ripe with practical inspiration. Whether you're designing a home or finding new ways to map the cosmos, AskNature’s innovation database makes it easy to explore a variety of products and design solutions inspired by the natural world.
Featured Innovations
Colorful, Waterproof Textiles Inspired by Arthropods
Amphico
Amphico mimics the waterproofing strategy of springtails and the coloring of butterflies to produce easy-to-recycle performance clothing.
Extraction Method Inspired by Mussels
Pennsylvania State University
The mussel-inspired nanocellulose (MINC) coating from Pennsylvania State University uses negatively charged ions to pull rare earth elements from water while using little energy.
Natural Produce Preservative Packets Inspired by Plants
GreenPod Labs
GreenPod Labs mimics the natural chemical signaling in whole plants to keep harvested produce fresher for longer.
Sunblock Inspired by Compounds in Our Eyes
Sóliome
Sóliome produces non-toxic, biodegradable sunscreen based on the UV-protection provided by kynurenine molecules.
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.