30 Animals That Made Us Smarter
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S2 Ep 26. A very clever solution to a significant environmental problem based on a kingfisher’s eyelids. When the brightly coloured bird dives for food, its eyes are covered in a way that protects the kingfisher’s eyeballs, rather like swimming goggles protect ours. Architects have copied this design to help prevent soil erosion on the banks of the huge Three Gorges Dam in China. 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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