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Viser: 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter - Stories of the Natural World That Inspired Human Ingenuity
30 Animals That Made Us Smarter
Stories of the Natural World That Inspired Human Ingenuity
Patrick Aryee
(2022)
Sprog: Engelsk
om ca. 10 hverdage
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- Paperback: 384 sider
- Udgiver: Island Press (Maj 2022)
- ISBN: 9781642832679
Take the woodpecker as one incredible example. Woodpeckers can face up to 1,2000 Gs of force, but they're protected from brain damage by the design of their beaks and skulls. These marvels of nature have inspired an array of cutting-edge ideas, from an advanced black box recorder for airplanes to an exceptionally strong bike helmet. In 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter, join wildlife biologist, TV host, and BBC podcaster Patrick Aryee as he tells stories of biomimicry, or innovations inspired by the natural world, which enrich our lives every day--and in some cases, save them.
With Aryee's infectious curiosity and sense of wonder as inspiration, venture with us into the hidden world of biomimicry. 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter will reveal animals' exceptional powers and change the way you look at the natural world forever.
Chapter 1: The Kingfisher and the Bullet Train
Chapter 2: Octopus: The Ultimate Disguise
Chapter 3: Return from the Dead: The Tardigrade
Chapter 4: A Woodpecker and a Black Box
Chapter 5: Polar Bears and Insulation
Chapter 6: Mosquitoes, Wasps and Advances in Medical Technology
Chapter 7: Master-Builders: Termites
Chapter 8: Cod and the Cold
Chapter 9: Elephant Trunks and Bionic Arms
Chapter 10: Birds, Bats and Bots
Chapter 11: Fog Harvesters
Chapter 12: Sharks and Hospitals
Chapter 13: Explosive Back End: Bombardier Beetle
Chapter 14: Wind Farm Animals
Chapter 15: Hedgehogs and Helmets
Chapter 16: Packing a Punch: Mantis Shrimp
Chapter 17: Snake: Search and Rescue
Chapter 18: Natural Architects and Artists: Butterflies
Chapter 19: Giant Fish and Body Armor
Chapter 20: Cows and Eco-Friendly Sewage
Chapter 21: Pollution Solution: Manta Rays
Chapter 22: Glues from Life to Save Life... and Make Cupboards!
Chapter 23: Cats and Road Safety
Chapter 24: High-Rise Sponges
Chapter 25: Camels and Cool Medicines
Chapter 26: Lobsters and Space Telescopes
Chapter 27: Waterloo Station and Pangolins
Chapter 28: Swarms of Ants and Mini-Bots
Chapter 29: Implants and Shocking Tales
Chapter 30: Incy Wincy Rescue Conclusion: "The machines aren't coming: they're already here"
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