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The Byssus of the Marine Mussel

 

 

The Byssus of the Marine Mussel

Marine mussels anchor themselves by means of threads. Understanding how these work could help devise new and better ways of attaching equipment to buildings, or tendons to bones.

The Color-Changing Ability of the Cuttlefish

 

 

The Color-Changing Ability of the Cuttlefish

Engineers are trying to mimic this ability by creating clothing that would change color in a fraction of a second.

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 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 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 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 “Seeing” Skeleton of the Brittle Star

 

 

The “Seeing” Skeleton of the Brittle Star

Learn astonishing facts about this reef-dwelling creature.

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?