Advertisement

6. The Science of Mimicry

All around us we see the influence of the natural world, if we're not always aware of it. From sh...

Share this article

08.00 14 Jan 2021


6. The Science of Mimicry



Share this article

08.00 14 Jan 2021


All around us we see the influence of the natural world, if we're not always aware of it. From shopping centres to bullet trains and even Olympic medal winning sportswear, science has long been taking inspiration from nature. This week Luke explains how when humanity finds itself stuck for answers to tricky problems, the solution can often lie among the animals and plants around us.

Listen and subscribe to Show Me the Science on Apple Podcasts ,Google Podcasts and Spotify.

  

Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.

  

You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.


Read more about

Animals Climate Earth Ireland Luke O'Neill Natural World Newstalk Science Wildlife

Related Episodes

Episode 1: And They’re Off!

00:11:35

Episode 1: And They’re Off!

Calling It

00:11:35


Addidas race Nike, Buffet dump...

00:46:04

Addidas race Nike, Buffet dumps Apple and Trump reigns

Taking Stock

00:46:04


OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST: Ronan...

02:09:48

OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST: Ronan O’Gara and Alan Quinlan Preview Ireland vs All Blacks, Keith Treacy on Premier League, Ireland Squad & the FAI Cup Final

OTB Breakfast

02:09:48


Football Daily | Bradley hopes...

00:17:50

Football Daily | Bradley hopes for Kenny future, Van Nistelrooy talks Amorim role, FAI nominees revealed

OTB Football

00:17:50