How we're harnessing nature's hidden superpowers

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September 28, 2016 Today’s TED Talk How we're harnessing nature's hidden superpowers 13:21 minutes · TED@BCG Paris What do you get when you combine the strongest materials from the plant world with the most elastic ones from the insect kingdom? Super-performing materials that might transform ... everything. Nanobiotechnologist Oded Shoseyov walks us through examples of amazing materials found throughout nature, in everything from cat fleas to sequoia trees, and shows the creative ways his team is harnessing them in everything from sports shoes to medical implants. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day The strangeness of everyday life Sometimes, when you take a closer look at life it gets a little weird. These talks explore some of the unusual, compelling and extraordinary aspects of the world around us. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 2:29:53 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Gallery: The beauty of architecture that heals Can architecture actually make a difference in the lives of the people who use it? Michael Murphy and his team at MASS Design Group believe so. Take a look at their designs. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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