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That approach \u2014 looking to nature for solutions \u2014 is called biomimicry.The\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-07-20T15:55:00-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/20\/2021-3:55pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"An ASU center is now offering a way for teachers to introduce the concept of biomimicry to middle schoolers. 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