Star-nosed moles – tiny mammals native to the northeastern United States – have an underwater superpower: sniffing. To seek prey underwater, the moles blow bubbles and suck them back into Keep reading
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Bioinspiration, Underwater Sniffing, and Mixing Toothpaste
In this month’s FYFD/JFM video, we explore some intersections between the animal kingdom and our own lives. Learn about designing better buildings with inspiration from termites; see the fascinating superpower Keep reading
Sniffing Underwater
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the star-nosed mole looks funny. Its distinctive star-shaped nose is a highly-sensitive organ, but the mole doesn’t just use it for finding its way Keep reading