Adda: Engineering Lessons from Nature and The Nike Vaporfly Controversy
Season 4, Episode 68, Feb 13, 2020, 12:00 PM
This week we delve into the colourful world of biomimicry - the science of finding solutions to human problems by searching nature's designs for answers. And then we take a wide detour into the world of sports - specifically, the controversy surrounding the Nike Vaporfly shoes in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympics.
This week, we begin our chat by discussing why bullet trains' engines are elongated, why airplanes are shaped like bats, and what sharks and professional swimmers have in common. We do this by delving into the colourful world of biomimicry - the science of finding solutions to human problems by searching nature's designs for answers.
And then we take a wide detour into the world of sports - specifically, the controversy surrounding the Nike Vaporfly shoes in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympics. Listen in for some fun facts and insights!
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