4 Questions
What inspired passive cooling in skyscrapers?
Termite mounds
What was used as an inspiration for belt movement of military tanks?
Retinal prosthetic
Which organism's gene was used to develop genetically modified corn?
Bacillus thuringiensis
What is the range of a nanoparticle's size?
1-1000 nm
Study Notes
Biomimicry Inspirations
- Termite mounds inspired passive cooling in skyscrapers due to their natural ventilation systems.
Biological Inspirations for Technology
- The movement of military tanks' belts was inspired by the movement of the caterpillar.
Genetically Modified Organisms
- The gene of the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis was used to develop genetically modified corn.
Nanotechnology
- The size range of a nanoparticle is typically between 1-100 nanometers.
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