Dyson Award Winner: A Gadget Draws Water From Air, Inspired By A Beetle An example of biomimicry, Edward Linnacre's Airdrop harvests moisture from "dry" air to water crops in arid regions.

Rumors have been circulating that a new startup, NBDnano, is coming to market with a water bottle that can fill itself. While theoretically possible, there are still a few hurdles to be cleared before ...

The Namib Desert beetle has inspired a new style of ice-resistant aircraft surface. Scientists have studied the water-gathering beetle, and have developed a patterned surface based on the small bumps ...