Innovation in materials science has made it possible for Sharklet Technologies to develop a revolutionary solution to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Inspired by the pattern on shark skin, this biomimicry innovation is changing how we protect ourselves from bacterial infections.

The Nature of Technology: What It is and How It Evolves is an insightful and thought-provoking yet accessible book that explores the essence of technology as a system rather than the development of individual technologies. Arthur’s background in economics and complexity theory led him to explore how different technologies are related and how they evolve.

The sooner people stop thinking about biology & start thinking about the nature of the problem, the sooner people will understand nature-inspired innovation. It’s a matter of thinking more at the system’s level.” Prof Julian Vincent.

We recently joined forces with other designers, studios, agencies and institutions in declaring a climate and ecological emergency. Find out more about what this means for us and how you can get involved.

The latest science estimates that life evolved on earth between 3.77 and 4.28 billion years ago in reddish-brown (ferruginous or iron-rich) sedimentary rocks, probably formed around marine hydrothermal vents arising from weak points in the Earth’s crust. Exploring how life - and plants in particular - colonised and thrived in the water world is the topic of this episode of the series.