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“The more our world functions like the natural world, the more likely we are to endure on this home that is ours, but not ours alone.”

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Janine Benyus
Janine Benyus

Janine Benyus is a renowned science writer, born in 1958. She is known for her in-depth research on biomimicry, particularly for her contributions to the field of biomimetic design. Benyus' work emphasizes the principles of sustainability and efficiency found in nature, which can be applied to human technology and design. more

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