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Colors at the Nanoscale: Butterflies, Beetles and Opals
In this activity, learners will be exposed to the term ‘Photonic Crystals,' explore some of the well-known photonic crystals in nature and will also be able observe one method that scientists use in trying to replicate this process.
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Why are Seashells so Strong?
In this activity, learners explore seashells and various structural models to discover that seashells are a composite material made of both inorganic and organic materials.
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![Children looking at Gecko with magnifying glass](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/8438/nise_net_press_photo_0019.jpg?h=22b7f206&itok=-zEDpgtI)
Biomimicry: From Nature to Nanotech
In this long activity, learners will engage in activities showing various natural phenomena that scientists and engineers have emulated to address human problems.
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