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The Dog’s Sense of Smell—Was It Designed?

 

 

The Dog’s Sense of Smell—Was It Designed?

What is it about a dog’s sense of smell that has inspired scientists to try and copy its capabilities?

The Horse’s Leg—Was It Designed?

 

 

The Horse’s Leg—Was It Designed?

Why have engineers been unable to imitate its design?

The Slug’s Adhesive Slime

 

 

The Slug’s Adhesive Slime

Glue that mimics slug slime could become part of every surgeon’s tool kit, eliminating the need for stitches and staples.

The Bat’s Echolocation​—Was It Designed?

 

 

The Bat’s Echolocation​—Was It Designed?

How is it possible for an animal to “see” with anything other than its eyes?

The Shark’s Skin​—Was It Designed?

 

The Shark’s Skin​—Was It Designed?

How does the structure of the shark’s skin help it to remain parasite free?

The Slime of the Hagfish​—Was It Designed?

 

 

The Slime of the Hagfish​—Was It Designed?

It disgusts predators but intrigues scientists. Why?

The Structure of the Limpet’s Teeth

 

 

The Structure of the Limpet’s Teeth

What makes limpet teeth even stronger than spider silk?

The Sea Cucumber’s Smart Skin

 

 

The Sea Cucumber’s Smart Skin

What lies behind the flexibility of this marine animal’s skin?

The Glue of the Barnacle

 

 

The Glue of the Barnacle

The barnacles’ glue is said to be far superior to any synthetic products. But how barnacles adhere to wet surfaces remained a mystery until recently.

The Shape of Seashells

 

 

The Shape of Seashells

The shape and structure of seashells serve to protect the mollusks that live inside them.