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SERIES20211 season3 episodes

Three episodes on biomimicry: what geckos, butterfly wings and termite mounds have already taught engineers.

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Synopsis

Gecko feet, shark skin, vulture wings and butterfly scales have all been copied into aircraft, robots, materials and cosmetics. Three episodes work through movement, materials and energy, and the natural system each one borrowed from.

Episodes

  • Magic of Motion - Nature Tech 1/31

    Magic of Motion - Nature Tech 1/3

    50m

    Geckos, sharks, and vultures serve as inspiration for innovations in design, influencing the development of planes, cars, and robots.

  • The Material World - Nature Tech 2/32

    The Material World - Nature Tech 2/3

    52m

    Nature has developed advanced materials, such as those inspired by butterfly wings and sequoia trees, which could revolutionize cosmetics and protective gear.

  • The Life Power - Nature Tech 3/33

    The Life Power - Nature Tech 3/3

    52m

    Biomimicry in science reveals innovative solutions for energy efficiency and information processing, inspired by natural systems like termite colonies and tree leaves.