30 Animals That Made Us Smarter
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S2 Ep 24. The world’s most efficient swimmer is the moon jellyfish! It’s the inspiration for a soft underwater robot that is safe enough to use in fragile environments like coral reefs and aquatic archaeological sites. By contracting a ring of muscle, the jellyfish can push water out of their bell-shaped bodies, thrusting them forwards without using much energy at all. Get in touch: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals #30Animals
Insects and mobile phone
Butterfly and eye implant
Slug and surgical glue
Dragonfly and sky spy
Kingfisher and soil erosion
Bees and fast deliveries
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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