In our first BIOMIMETIC MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES issue we explore the advancements made from researchers and scientists to discover and use principles from natural systems to create physical models, engineering systems and technological designs. Biomimetics or biomimicry is the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving human problems. This newsletter provides an overview of the various objects and processes of interest found in nature and applications under development for materials and technologies.