30 Animals That Made Us Smarter
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S2 Ep25. Sweet moves! Honey bees have developed an extraordinary form of communication known as the “waggle dance”, which directs other bees to where the best nectar can be found. As more and more bees explore the area, their directions become more refined. This method of refining information has been copied into an algorithm to help delivery drivers save time and fuel, without the need to plot journeys by hand. 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
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