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NATURE TECH

Join The Smithsonian Channel for this HD look at the evolving science of “bio-inspiration”- looking at nature for inspiration and finding answers to modern problems in totally unexpected ways. See how sharks inspire swimsuits, fish become cars and airplanes take the shape of birds.

Nature Tech has been named Best Limited Series by the 2007 Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival.



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INSPIRATION CAN COME FROM ANYWHERE!
What can scientists learn from the common housefly?

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UNDER THE SEA
New energy efficient ideas can be borrowed from sharks and box fish.

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IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE IT FLIES LIKE BOTH!
Can mirroring how birds fly revolutionize aviation?

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