Humans Use Animals' Evolutionary Traits to Spawn Creativity

 The sharp tip of a syringe emanates the mouth of a mosquito: both are used to draw blood.

An elephant's trunk and a vacuum hose are similar in both appearance and function: to bring objects into a larger cavity.

Sailboats copy a shark's dorsal fin for stability, as well as the use of rudders to act as a tail  propel forward.

 Padded animal feet provide comfort for weight-bearing soles, the driving force behind Dr. Scholl's.

 Puffer Fish and medieval flails are both spiked  for defense.

Raccoons' black eye mask was clearly the perfect evolutionary disguise, with humans creating their own version  to conceal the identity of bandits.

Cats have retractable claws covered by a sheath, much like that of a pocket knife. 

 

Fins enable seals to swim at greater speeds and cover more distance- with flippers providing the same effect for us.

 Octopus have suction cup pads on their tentacles to grasp prey- manufactured suction cups usually grasp to help objects stay in place.

Poison Dart Frogs and traffic signals use bright colors to give warning signs to others.

Pangolins have large claws to help dig through soil. Shovels use a similar scoop method to make transferring dirt easier.

Have humans truly created these inventions deemed revolutionary, or are they simply ideas originated from  traits seen in other species? If so, then does this make technology intended by nature? Certain aspects of  technology, much like atoms, seems to be merely modified, not created.

Escape to Paradise

The vision of living in a world of paradise infiltrates every human being's mind at one time or another. How is it that we long to live amongst crystal clear waters, with lush forests and untainted skies- the very habitat humans have sought to remove themselves from since the beginning of our evolutionary line? Despite all that we do- build extensive roads, create elaborate buildings, expand farther into forests and clear for cities- it does not change that humans are still animals that can have a biological desire  to live in the wild. How is it that most people consider their dream vacation to be on some distant, beautiful, natural land, where human civilization has left less of a mark? Technology and time cannot change the very core that is embedded within every human soul: the need to be free in the natural environment we continue to destroy.

Nach Deutschland ich muss gehen

 der Obersee

der Neckarfluss

Rothenburg

Jeden Tag ich blicke auf Fotos von Deutschland und wunder was es ist wie da sein. Ich werde eine Tag nach Deutschland gehen, irgendwie, irgendwann.

Der graue Wolf

A Bio-Thriller Review: The Hot Zone

      

 Read Richard Preston's The Hot Zone if you're into learning about rare diseases. It is a non-fiction book  about the origins and incidents involving Biosafety Level 4 Agents- Viruses that are extremely  infectious, have high case-fatality rates, and have no cures. Both exhilarating and informing, The Hot Zone is one of the greatest books I have ever read. This book has made me aware of the sort of dangers that lie throughout in the world. 

The Most Venomous Fish in the World

  The Stone Fish is the most venomous fish in the world currently known.

Stonefish (Synanceia) is a genus of fish of the family Synanceiidae, whose members are venomous, dangerous, and even fatal to humans.Their name derives from the Stonefish's ability to camouflage itself with a grey and mottled color, similar to the color of a stone.They are found in the coastal regions of Indo-Pacific oceans surrounding Australia. Synanceia are primarily marine, though some species are known to live in rivers. 

Its species have potent neurotoxins secreted from glands at the base of their needle-like dorsal fin spines which stick up when disturbed or threatened. When the stonefish is disturbed, it may inject an amount of venom proportional to the amount of pressure applied to it.

It is less common for the fish to sting when it is picked up.Stonefish stings can occur on the beach, not just in the water, with Stonefish being able to stay out of the water for up to 24 hours. Most Stonefish stings occur when stepped on. They often cannot be seen easily as they look similar to rocks or coral.Swimmers may not notice them, and may inadvertently step on them, triggering a sting.

Stonefish stings can cause poisoning and lead to death if not treated. There have also been unproven reports of osteo-arthritic sufferers experiencing improved mobility and reduction in joint pain following an envenomation episode. The responsible agent has not been identified. The pain is said to be so severe that the victims of its sting want the affected limb to be amputated. After Stonefish poisoning, the amount of anti-venom given depends on the number of puncture wounds from the Stonefish spines. Keep this in mind the next time you decide to enter the Australian waters without looking where you're stepping.

Ein Blick auf Alaska

Merken Sie die Schöne von Alaska. Es ist atemraumbend und ganz anders dann ich geglaubt. Der Welt ist ein ausgedehnt Platz. Ich möchte diesen Staat in naher Zukunft besuchen. Wenn jemand nach Alaska gewesen ist, bitte erzählt mir wie es ist.