Team behind high-tech murder hornet trackers finds softer inspiration in dandelion seeds
By AndrewShen On March 16, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In 2022 SP Team 31, 2022 SP Week 06, Biol. Discoveries translated into devices
Thanks to its feathery fluff, a dandelion seed riding the wind can cover more than half a mile. While disheartening for many gardeners, this marvel of passive travel was an inspiration for scientists at the University of Washington. The UW researchers have created tiny devices that are dispersed with the breeze, settling across a landscape where they can monitor and report back on environmental conditions.
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