Monthly Archives: December 2020

The Amazing Arm of the Octopus​—Was It Designed?

 

 

The Amazing Arm of the Octopus​—Was It Designed?

Engineers have developed a robotic arm with surprising capabilities based on it.

The Light Organ of the Hawaiian Bobtail Squid—Was It Designed?

 

 

The Light Organ of the Hawaiian Bobtail Squid—Was It Designed?

The animal creates its own light—but not to see or to be seen.

The Flipper of the Humpback Whale

 

 

The Flipper of the Humpback Whale

See how the mechanics of this giant animal’s flipper have influenced aspects of your life.

The Pilot Whale’s Self-Cleaning Skin—Was It Designed?

 

 

The Pilot Whale’s Self-Cleaning Skin—Was It Designed?

Why are shipping companies interested in its unique abilities?

The “Seeing” Skeleton of the Brittle Star

 

 

The “Seeing” Skeleton of the Brittle Star

Learn astonishing facts about this reef-dwelling creature.

The Dolphin’s Sonar—Was It Designed?

 

 

The Dolphin’s Sonar—Was It Designed?

Scientists are attempting to replicate these animals’ amazing ability to explore and understand their environment.

The Seahorse’s Tail

 

 

The Seahorse’s Tail

See why the seahorse’s unique tail is inspiring the next generation of robotics.

Fish Schooling

 

 

Fish Schooling

What can fish teach us about how to reduce car crashes?

Microorganisms That Break Down Oil

 

 

Microorganisms That Break Down Oil

How well can they clean up oil spills compared with modern technology?

The Gannet’s Dive​—Was It Designed?

 

The Gannet’s Dive​—Was It Designed?

How do these large seabirds survive an impact that may exceed 20 times the force of gravity?