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Beastly Bionics

By Jennifer Swanson

Beastly Bionics Business & Technology

Beastly Bionics

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Discover how the natural world inspires innovation in science and technology to create the latest and greatest breakthroughs and discoveries in this exciting book. Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shaped like an elephant's trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that the needle-like pointed beak of the kingfisher bird encouraged engineers in Japan to change the design of the Shinkansen "bullet trains" to reduce noise? Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of cool technological advancements. From robots that protect people and gather information to everyday inventions, like reflectors on the roads and ice-proof coatings for airplanes, to new sources of renewable energy, this book dives into the ways that nature can give us ideas on how to improve our world. Discover more than 40 examples of technology influenced by animals, learn about some of the incredible creatures who have inspired multiple creations, and meet some of the scientists and the stories behind their inventions.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
96
Release Date:
2020-06-23
Publication Date:
2020-06-23
Publisher:
Disney - Rhcb
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
142633673X
ISBN13:
9781426336737
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
8
Maximum Reading Age:
12
Weight:
434 g
Height:
228 cm
Width:
274 cm
Thickness:
8 cm
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