November 6, 2013

Cocktail novelties inspired by nature's designs



Mechanisms behind water bugs and lilies applied to culinary devices.

An MIT mathematician and a celebrity chef have combined talents to create two culinary novelties inspired by nature.

John Bush, a professor of applied mathematics, and renowned Spanish chef José Andrés have designed a cocktail accessory and a palate cleanser based on the mechanics of water bugs and water lilies, respectively.