Meet the yellow pitcher plant (Sarracenia), a carnivorous plant that has evolved a surprisingly sophisticated way to trap insects using slippery surfaces and carefully engineered textures.

How burrs in the dog’s fur inspired a new, sticky closure for clothing. A classic biomimicry story that shows how a simple moment of curiosity - watching a plant do what it naturally does - can lead to one of the most widely used design innovations in the world.

In nature, the most successful systems don't choose between development and growth, they pursue both simultaneously.