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30 animals that made us smarter stories of the natural world that inspired human ingenuity

"Accompanying a new series of the hit BBC podcast, a fascinating exploration of how the animal world has inspired human progress via new inventions and solutions that impact our daily lives. Did you know that mosquitoes' mouthparts are helping to develop pain-free surgical needles? Who'd have though...

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Main Authors: Aryee, Patrick (Author), Bright, Michael (Author)
Other Authors: Harper, Lizzie (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Island Press, 2022
Subjects:
Animals and civilization.
Animal mechanics.
Animal behavior.
Technological innovations.
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Summary:"Accompanying a new series of the hit BBC podcast, a fascinating exploration of how the animal world has inspired human progress via new inventions and solutions that impact our daily lives. Did you know that mosquitoes' mouthparts are helping to develop pain-free surgical needles? Who'd have thought that the humble mussel could inspire so many useful things, from plywood production to a 'glue' that cements the crowns on teeth and saves unborn babies in the womb? How about the fact that studying the tiny kingfisher solved engineering problems with Japan's ultra-high-speed bullet train, or that the humpback whale's flipper helped design the most efficient blades for wind power turbines? For many years, humans have been using the natural world as inspiration for everything from fashion to architecture, and medicine to transport, and it may come as a surprise to learn how many inventions have been motivated by animal design and behaviour. Dive into the depths with us as author Patrick Aryee reveals even more astonishing stories about animals' exceptional powers and the unique contributions they've made to the quality of our everyday lives. Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations accompany his revelations and bring the natural world to life"--Publisher's description.
Physical Description:377 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN:9781642832679
1642832677
Author Notes:As a biologist and self-confessed thrill seeker, Patrick Aryee has always had a fascination with how things work. Since 2012, Patrick has been a documentary filmmaker and wildlife TV presenter across a number of programs for major broadcasters, including the BBC and Sky. As the presenter of the successful podcast 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter, Patrick now brings us his expertise and infectious sense of curiosity in written form in his first book.

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