Shark Biomimicry and a SharkMan Mega Soldier

18/06/2024 18 min Temporada 5 Episodio 4
Shark Biomimicry and a SharkMan Mega Soldier

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FACT: Many products today are inspired by sharks, from medical research to Olympic swimsuits. FICTION: In the 1940s, the military created a shark-man mega soldier by injecting shark DNA into its bravest recruits. Kasha unpacks biomimicry with the help of her guest, Steve Kessel, Director of Marine Research at the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.