Wild Inventions. 40 Technologies Gifted to Us by Nature

A beautiful illustrated book about inventions inspired by nature — plants, birds, insects, and even mollusks. Humans have always interacted with nature, and it's no coincidence: it can not only serve as a source of resources and materials but also provide very useful ideas. This book is dedicated to those ideas: it collects over 40 of the most interesting technologies, inventions, and solutions that people have borrowed from living organisms — thanks to which our lives become more convenient and better! You will learn how observing the behavior of lobsters, the jumps of cicadas, and the shape of the kingfisher's head helped people create modern devices and technologies, effective medical tools, materials with unusual properties, and much more. There are examples to suit every taste — from shock-resistant helmets and climbing gear to ultra-blue "Lexus" and high-speed trains. Explore nature — perhaps it will inspire you to experiment too!