Modern "Swarm Intelligence" algorithms used in logistics and robotics are based on the collective behavior of:
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Wolves
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Ants and Bees
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Schools of fish
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Flocks of geese
A medical glue used to patch holes in hearts was inspired by the sticky, water-resistant secretions of which creature?
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Barnacles
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Frogs
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Mussels
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Slugs
Efficient fans and propellers have been designed using the "Golden Spiral" or Fibonacci sequence found in which natural object?
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Pitcher plants
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Nautilus shells
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Cactus spines
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Seaweed
The "Lotus Effect" refers to surfaces that are ultra-hydrophobic (water-repelling) and self-cleaning. Which plant part does this come from?
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Cactus spines
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Lotus leaves
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Seaweed
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Pitcher plants
Self-healing concrete, which can "fix" its own cracks when water enters, contains embedded bacteria inspired by the natural healing of:
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Bone fractures
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Human skin
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Tree bark
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Coral reefs
A special type of glass that prevents birds from flying into windows uses a UV-reflective pattern inspired by what?
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Iridescent beetle shells
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Butterfly wings
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Spider webs
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Peacock feathers
The "Boxfish" inspired a concept car by Mercedes-Benz because its body shape provides surprisingly low... what?
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Turning radius
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Aerodynamic drag
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Weight-to-power ratio
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Fuel consumption
To create more efficient LED lights, scientists studied the internal structure of which glowing insect’s abdomen?
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Firefly
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Click beetle
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Glow-worm
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Lanternfly
"Gekkonidae" adhesive tape can hold massive amounts of weight and peel off without residue. It mimics the feet of which reptile?
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Komodo Dragon
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Chameleon
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Gecko
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Bearded Dragon
Whalepower turbine blades feature bumps on the leading edge to improve efficiency. These bumps are modeled after the fins of which whale?
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Blue Whale
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Humpback Whale
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Sperm Whale
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Orca
