In her book Nature’s Wild Ideas, science journalist Kristy Hamilton goes behind the scenes of some of our most unexpected innovations. When astronomers wanted a telescope that could capture X-rays from celestial bodies, they looked to the lobster. When doctors wanted a medication that could stabilize Type II diabetic patients, they found their muse in a lizard. When scientists wanted to drastically reduce emissions in cement manufacturing, they observed how corals construct their skeletons in the sea. This is biomimicry in action: taking inspiration from nature to tackle human challenges.
Kristy Hamilton is a science journalist who has written for WIRED, Science Magazine, Hakai Magazine, Business Insider, and other publications. Her WIRED article was featured on the website's front page as a "Today's Picks." She has two degrees in Journalism and Neuroscience. When she's not on the road, she lives in San Francisco.
Kristy Hamilton will headline a Sundance Author Series event on Saturday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. in the Redford Conference Center at Sundance. Tickets at https://www.sundanceresort.com/author-series/