Jennifer Swanson

The differences and similarities between the deep ocean and outer space.

"Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shaped like an elephant's trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that the needle-like pointed beak of the kingfisher bird encouraged engineers in Japan to change the design of the Shinkansen 'bullet trains' to reduce noise? Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of...

"This book explains what a hybrid car is and the science behind hybrid technology. The text discusses the need for hybrid cars and how they could change our world." -- Provided by publisher.