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
Rose butterfly and solar panels
Sponge and skyscraper
Cow and sewage treatment
Snake and rescue robot
Mantis shrimp and aircraft
Wasp and keyhole surgery
Hedgehog and helmet
Camel and cool medicines
Squid and self-healing materials
Elephant and robotic arm
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Spider and remote sensing
Butterfly and paints
Peacock and computer screen
Ant and networks
Mussel and foetal surgery
Butterfly and butterfly house
Dolphin and tsunami detector
Bat and robot
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