A lively and endlessly fascinating deep-dive into nature and the many groundbreaking human inventions inspired by the wild.
"Delightful."-The Guardian
"Fans of Helen Scales won't want to miss this."-Publishers Weekly STARRED Review
When astronomers wanted a telescope that could capture X-rays from celestial bodies, they looked to the lobster. When doctors wanted a medication that could stabilize Type II diabetic patients, they found their muse ...
DETAILS
Nature's Wild Ideas
How the Natural World is Inspiring Scientific Innovation
Hamilton, Kristy
Gebunden, 328 S.
Full-color illustrations throughout
Sprache: Englisch
8.50 in
Greystone Books (2022)
Gewicht: 500 g
ISBN-13: 978-1-77164-819-6
Titelnr.: 96186218