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Rose butterfly and solar panels
Their wings aren’t just for show! Butterflies can help us harness energy from sunlight
Sponge and skyscraper
Ever heard of Venus’s Flower Basket? It’s the sponge inspiring bridges and skyscrapers!
Cow and sewage treatment
A cow’s amazing stomach could hold the key to stopping wastewater pollution
Snake and rescue robot
Imagine being rescued by a snake! A new generation of wriggly robots could save your life
Mantis shrimp and aircraft
Bam! The mantis shrimp’s powerful punch could change the way we build cars and planes
Wasp and keyhole surgery
Scared of wasps? They could help keep you alive, perhaps transforming life-saving surgery
Hedgehog and helmet
A hedgehog could save your life! Their spiky quills have inspired a new sports helmet
Camel and cool medicines
Camels are cool. They cope with intense heat, inspiring a new way of storing medicines
Squid and self-healing materials
What if a robot could fix itself? It’s the story of the secret of scary squid suckers
Elephant and robotic arm
An elephant’s trunk is amazing. Imagine a robotic arm with the same capabilities
