Why are blossoms never dirty and can we also make our cars that way? Why can geckos walk on the ceiling and can we use their tricks to create better adhesives? Why is the spider's web tougher than steel? Exciting new developments in computer technology, chemistry and physics are now enabling us to understand Nature's designs better than ever before. Scientists are not simply trying to copy nature - they are taking hints, extracting principles and applying winning designs of evolution in a new, human context.
Show Info
Schedule: Tuesdays
(49 min)
Status: Ended
Language: German
Show Type:
Documentary
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Lifepower
Episode 1x03; Oct 31, 2006
Nature has to be efficient in the way it processes information and uses energy so when scientists began to look at nature with biomimetic eyes, it's not surprising that they started to see entirely new visions for our future.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x03: Lifepower | Oct 31, 2006 | |
| 1x02: The Material World | Oct 24, 2006 | |
| 1x01: Magic of Motion | Oct 17, 2006 |
Extra Details
Also known as:
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Das Genie der Natur (
Austria)