They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Over the past couple of centuries, humans have been looking to animals as forms of inspiration, and believe it or not, they have shaped the modern engineering world as we know it. Here are several examples of biomimicry that make the world look how it does today.
Firefly LEDs
It really is no secret that LEDs are more efficient, produce no heat, and are several times brighter than other light bulb types. LED engineers found that the lanterns in a firefly produce asymmetrical projections to release more light. With this knowledge, scientists have created 90% brighter LED bulbs by following the same asymmetrical structure.