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Announcements and Academic Talks Test #139
Announcements and Academic Talks
1. What is the main topic of the talk?
A) A new method for animal observation
B) An engineering field inspired by nature
C) The challenges of sustainable design
D) A case study of a specific animal
2. What example of biomimicry does the professor give?
A) Airplane wings designed like bird wings
B) Swimsuits that imitate shark skin
C) Adhesives based on a gecko''s feet
D) Computer networks modeled on ant colonies
Professor: Today in our engineering class, we're going to introduce the concept of biomimicry. Simply put, biomimicry is innovation inspired by nature. It involves looking at how natural organisms and ecosystems solve problems and then applying those same principles to human design. A classic example is the development of strong, residue-free adhesives based on the microscopic structures on a gecko's feet. By imitating nature's time-tested patterns, engineers can create more efficient and sustainable solutions. We'll look at several more case studies.
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