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What is the main reason for the humpback whale's unique flippers?
What is the main reason for the humpback whale's unique flippers?
What is the primary benefit of the turbine blades inspired by the humpback whale's flippers?
What is the primary benefit of the turbine blades inspired by the humpback whale's flippers?
What was the main problem the Shinkansen bullet train faced that led to the design changes inspired by the kingfisher?
What was the main problem the Shinkansen bullet train faced that led to the design changes inspired by the kingfisher?
What specific aspect of the kingfisher's behavior did the Shinkansen bullet train designers try to emulate?
What specific aspect of the kingfisher's behavior did the Shinkansen bullet train designers try to emulate?
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What is the main message or lesson that can be drawn from the examples of biomimicry in the text?
What is the main message or lesson that can be drawn from the examples of biomimicry in the text?
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The turbine blades developed by WhalePower have smooth edges without any bumps.
The turbine blades developed by WhalePower have smooth edges without any bumps.
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Using the turbine blades inspired by humpback whales could potentially increase wind energy efficiency by up to 20%.
Using the turbine blades inspired by humpback whales could potentially increase wind energy efficiency by up to 20%.
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The Shinkansen bullet train initially traveled over 300 miles per hour before the design changes inspired by the kingfisher.
The Shinkansen bullet train initially traveled over 300 miles per hour before the design changes inspired by the kingfisher.
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The sonic boom caused by the Shinkansen bullet train when emerging from tunnels resulted in complaints from people living half a mile away.
The sonic boom caused by the Shinkansen bullet train when emerging from tunnels resulted in complaints from people living half a mile away.
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The design changes of the Shinkansen bullet train resulted in a quieter train that uses 20% less electricity while traveling 15% faster.
The design changes of the Shinkansen bullet train resulted in a quieter train that uses 20% less electricity while traveling 15% faster.
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