30 Animals That Made Us Smarter
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S2 Ep 28. From goo to super glue! Slug slime may hold the key to mending wounds without stitches or staples. Scientists have developed new adhesives based on the properties of slug slime, that are as sticky as any glue, stretchier than a rubber band and aren’t toxic to humans. This sticky substance could be used to repair a delicate organ like the heart or lung without using methods that could damage the organ. Get in touch: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals #30Animals
Insects and mobile phone
Butterfly and eye implant
Dragonfly and sky spy
Kingfisher and soil erosion
Bees and fast deliveries
Jellyfish and underwater robot
Polar bear and insulation
Electric eels and medical implants
Camel and desert architecture
Lobsters and space telescopes
Pangolins and Waterloo Station
Ants and mini robots
Horseshoe crabs and vaccines
Arapaima fish and armour
Barn owl and drone
Manta ray and pollution solution
Cicada and safe surfaces
Cats and road safety
Octopus and transplants
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