The Research type

Nature is full of mysteries. Scientists have already solved many of them and put them to use for mankind. Find out what to expect during a  day with the research-team. If you want to check whether you a real researcher, see if you can identify the products for which man has “borrowed” from plants and animals.

 

For which products did man "borrow" from nature?

The diatom served as the model for…

Loudspeakers
Button batteries
Wheel rims


Lotus was the inspiration for…

Fa�ade paint
Facial cream
Yoga pad


The dolphins inspired the invention of…

Fins
Underwater modems
Cooling gel


The dragonfly was the model for…

Heliccopters
Paragliding
Parachutes


The burr gave researchers the idea for…

Glue
Adhesive tape
Velcro closures


The wildcats served as a model for...

Sneakers
Tyres
Plaster