Book Recommendation: Upgrade by Blake Crouch
Upgrade by Blake Crouch is a gripping sci-fi novel that delves into the powerful potential of gene editing. This is a must-read for fans of thought-provoking thrillers and anyone curious about the possible future(s) of technologies.
12 Days of Antarctica: Wildlife Wonders from the Icy South
Following my immersive leadership expedition in Antarctica with Homeward Bound, I was inspired to bring together snapshots of the remarkable animal characters I encountered during my journey.
Love the Outdoors? Enjoying Nature Indoors Delivers Bio-Inspired Benefits Too!
Connecting with the natural world in outdoor settings has been shown to offer a multitude of benefits, including nurturing mental health. But what if you can’t make it outside? Then why not invite nature to your indoor spaces? Dive into this blog to discover creative ways to make it happen!
3 Key Elements of a Bio-Inspired Mindset to Help You Thrive in Life and Leadership
Embracing the natural world can offer profound insights into thriving in life and leadership! As I hiked through mountains and forests this year, I found myself reflecting on three key aspects of a bio-inspired mindset.
Book Recommendation: The Song of the Cell by Siddhartha Mukherjee
If you feel a thrill each time the natural world reveals one of its secrets to you, then I suggest picking up a copy of The Song of the Cell. The book brims with the sheer joy of understanding the world of biological cells. It may not be a quick read, but it should leave you with the sense of momentous possibility that marks this special moment in human history.
Bio-inspired Lessons from CRISPR
The world celebrates a decade of the CRISPR/Cas system, the gene editing technology that unlocked astonishing potential across innovation spaces. But what exactly is CRISPR/Cas? How does it work? What lessons can we learn from the scholarship and tenacity of Dr. Jennifer Doudna and Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier? Where do we go from here? This article answers these questions, and more.
How Wearables Can Inspire Us to Think Like a Scientist
Thanks to ever cheaper, faster, and more powerful sensors and computers, we’re seeing an explosion of health-related wearable devices coming onto the market. In this article, Dr. Tiffany Vora shares how these wearables empower us to use our bio-inspired mindset in three important ways.
The Bio-inspired Mindset: What Aspen Trees can Teach us About Cloning and Diversity
When I was a kid growing up in Colorado, aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) were a big part of playing outside. Today, with a bio-inspired mindset, we can see analogies of nature operates to business and society. Just as genetic diversity is the fuel that drives evolution, diversity of people is creative fuel that drives innovation and revenue.