30 Animals That Made Us Smarter
Technology
The secrets of a firefly’s glow could help us brighten our lives and create more energy efficient lighting. See our animation: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals Male fireflies attract mates by producing flashes of light in the dark at night. Scientists have been studying this in order to improve our own LED bulbs. #30Animals
Insects and mobile phone
Butterfly and eye implant
Slug and surgical glue
Dragonfly and sky spy
Kingfisher and soil erosion
Bees and fast deliveries
Jellyfish and underwater robot
Polar bear and insulation
Electric eels and medical implants
Camel and desert architecture
Lobsters and space telescopes
Pangolins and Waterloo Station
Ants and mini robots
Horseshoe crabs and vaccines
Arapaima fish and armour
Barn owl and drone
Manta ray and pollution solution
Cicada and safe surfaces
Cats and road safety
Octopus and transplants
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Global News Podcast
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
You’re Dead to Me
Elis James and John Robins