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Bizi Daha Akıllı Hâle Getiren 30 Hayvan
Şimdi size hayvanlar dünyasından gelen ilham verici ve eğlenceli hikayelerle dolu bir dünyaya götüreceğim! Mesela, sivrisineklerin ağrısız cerrahi iğnelerin geliştirilmesine yardımcı olduğunu biliyor muydunuz? Evet, o sinir bozucu küçük yaratıklar aslında sağlık sektöründe büyük bir yeniliğe ilham verdiler! Peki ya midyeler? Evet, bildiğimiz midyeler! Onlar, kontrplak üretiminden dişlerimizdeki kronları yapıştırabilen süper yapıştırıcılara kadar birçok şeyin ilham kaynağı oldu.
Kutup ayılarının kalın kürkleri var ya, işte o kürk tasarımı bir gün insanları uzayda sıcak tutmaya yardımcı olabilir! Moda, mimari, tıp ve ulaşım gibi her alanda doğanın nasıl muhteşem icatlar sunduğunu öğrenmek çok şaşırtıcı, değil mi?
Kutup ayılarının kalın kürkleri var ya, işte o kürk tasarımı bir gün insanları uzayda sıcak tutmaya yardımcı olabilir! Moda, mimari, tıp ve ulaşım gibi her alanda doğanın nasıl muhteşem icatlar sunduğunu öğrenmek çok şaşırtıcı, değil mi?
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First published May 12, 2022
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August 17, 2022
This could have been a really fun, informative read but it's a bit tedious here and there. And a few pictures/illustrations would have made a lot of difference. Just chunks of information is not enough I feel.
July 18, 2023
Príroda je vlastne najšpičkovejšie výskumné a vývojové laboratórium, ktoré už 3,8 miliardy rokov hľadá tie najdômyselnejšie riešenia. Niet lepšieho miesta, kde by človek mal hľadať inšpiráciu na riešenie všetkých možných výziev a problémov.
A presne to aj robíme. Táto kniha prináša 30 príbehov zvierat, ktoré nás inšpirovali k prevratným vynálezom, technológiám, riešeniam. Je o kravách, ktoré boli inšpiráciou pre ekologickejšiu kanalizáciu, krevetách, ktoré môžu spôsobiť prevrat v bezpečnosti lietadiel, mantách, ktoré nám môžu pomôcť vyriešiť problém s mikroplastmi. Alebo o rozkošných miniatúrnych živočíchoch zvaných pomalky, ktoré dokážu zmazať hranice medzi životom a smrťou a môžu nám pomôcť nájsť spôsob prepravovať darovanú krv do najvzdialenejších oblastí.
Niektoré prepojenia sú viac evidentné, iné menej, ale každý jeden príbeh je wow 💥 Autorom je televízny moderátor, tvorca prírodopisných filmov pre BBC Patrick Aryee, a je to poznať na štýle písania - text je ľudský, prírodné javy vysvetľované pochopiteľne a zaujímavo aj pre bežného smrteľníka. Aj napriek tomu som nevedela knihu čítať celú rad radom, mala som ju rozčítanú dlhšie a prekladala ju beletriou.
Niektoré veci sú tu navyše dovysvetlené jednoduchými čiernobielymi nákresmi, ktoré čitateľa majú vtiahnuť do “tajných svetov živočíšnych superhrdinov”. Myslím, že by tých obrázkov pokojne mohlo byť viac, kniha by sa tak zdala menej hutná.
Týchto 30 príbehov si vychutná každý milovník zvierat a vlastne hocikto, koho zaujíma svet okolo nás. Vhodná je aj pre zvedavé (trošku staršie) deti, respektíve tým mladším môžete tieto fascinujúce príbehy prerozprávať vlastnými slovami a určite ich zaujmete.
A presne to aj robíme. Táto kniha prináša 30 príbehov zvierat, ktoré nás inšpirovali k prevratným vynálezom, technológiám, riešeniam. Je o kravách, ktoré boli inšpiráciou pre ekologickejšiu kanalizáciu, krevetách, ktoré môžu spôsobiť prevrat v bezpečnosti lietadiel, mantách, ktoré nám môžu pomôcť vyriešiť problém s mikroplastmi. Alebo o rozkošných miniatúrnych živočíchoch zvaných pomalky, ktoré dokážu zmazať hranice medzi životom a smrťou a môžu nám pomôcť nájsť spôsob prepravovať darovanú krv do najvzdialenejších oblastí.
Niektoré prepojenia sú viac evidentné, iné menej, ale každý jeden príbeh je wow 💥 Autorom je televízny moderátor, tvorca prírodopisných filmov pre BBC Patrick Aryee, a je to poznať na štýle písania - text je ľudský, prírodné javy vysvetľované pochopiteľne a zaujímavo aj pre bežného smrteľníka. Aj napriek tomu som nevedela knihu čítať celú rad radom, mala som ju rozčítanú dlhšie a prekladala ju beletriou.
Niektoré veci sú tu navyše dovysvetlené jednoduchými čiernobielymi nákresmi, ktoré čitateľa majú vtiahnuť do “tajných svetov živočíšnych superhrdinov”. Myslím, že by tých obrázkov pokojne mohlo byť viac, kniha by sa tak zdala menej hutná.
Týchto 30 príbehov si vychutná každý milovník zvierat a vlastne hocikto, koho zaujíma svet okolo nás. Vhodná je aj pre zvedavé (trošku staršie) deti, respektíve tým mladším môžete tieto fascinujúce príbehy prerozprávať vlastnými slovami a určite ich zaujmete.
August 27, 2025
Biologisch, technisch und doch meist verständlich: Gut zu lesende Häppchen, die den Appetit wecken, sich mit der Bionik zu beschäftigen. Da sind bekannte Tierpaten dabei, aber auch einige überraschende Kandidaten.
September 16, 2022
The book was great and informational, I learned about the different animals and how their cool features have helped us develop machines that help us solve the many problems in our life. It was cool to learn about them, the author’s style of writing was quite conversational. which made me feel more connected to the author and text.
The one bad thing about this book was that it was getting quite boring at the end, the inventions were great. But, some were really not exactly making any difference to the world. Like, certain robots were mentioned, yet they never are said to have a purpose or why making that was important to a certain cause. The book could have been shorter, more concise. Maybe, certain animals could have been left out while others would be kept. And, I found a few punctuation errors, that was also a downside for me.
The one bad thing about this book was that it was getting quite boring at the end, the inventions were great. But, some were really not exactly making any difference to the world. Like, certain robots were mentioned, yet they never are said to have a purpose or why making that was important to a certain cause. The book could have been shorter, more concise. Maybe, certain animals could have been left out while others would be kept. And, I found a few punctuation errors, that was also a downside for me.
October 20, 2023
สไตล์เล่มคล้าย ๆ เล่ม Ani-more ของอ.ป๋วยที่พึ่งอ่านไปแต่รู้สึกว่าอันนี้ไม่ได้อัพเดทเท่า และก็หนากว่าด้วย สัตว์หลาย ๆ ตัวในเล่มอาจจะคุ้นเคยถ้าชอบดูพวกสารคดีสัตว์โลกทำนองนั้น
แต่ละบทก็สั้น ๆ เอาจริงไม่ต้องบ้าอ่านรวดเดียวแบบเราก็ได้ 555 ค่อย ๆ อ่านวันละสองสามบทน่าจะกำลังดี ภาพประกอบสวยดี แต่รู้สึกว่าภาพน้อยไปหน่อย
แต่ละบทก็จะ intro ถึงตัวสัตว์แล้วค่อยไปพูดถึงเทคโนโลยีที่เลียนแบบบางอย่างของสัตว์นั้น ๆ เช่น
- ปลาไหลไฟฟ้าก็มีความพิเศษคือ เอ่อ...ก็สร้างไฟฟ้าไง ก็เล่าหลักการแบบคร่าว ๆ แล้วก็บอกว่าวิธีสร้างเซลล์แบตเตอรี่ก็ใช้หลักการคล้าย ๆ กัน
- ยุงมีความเก่งคือกัดเราแบบไม่รู้ตัว ก็เลยมีคนพยายามเลียนแบบปากยุงให้เป็นเข็มเจาะเลือดผู้ป่วย
- โครงสร้างกระโหลกแบบพิเศษของนกหัวขวานที่ปกป้องสมองจากแรงสั่นสะเทือนเป็นแรงบันดาลใจให้กับการลดแรงสั่นสะเทือนในยานพาหนะ
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ก็จะสรุปคล้าย ๆ เล่ม Ani-more นั่นแหละ ก็คือธรรมชาติสร้างอะไรที่น่าทึ่งเยอะ บางทีเราแค่ต้องช่างสังเกตแล้วเอามาปรับใช้ จบจ้า
แต่ละบทก็สั้น ๆ เอาจริงไม่ต้องบ้าอ่านรวดเดียวแบบเราก็ได้ 555 ค่อย ๆ อ่านวันละสองสามบทน่าจะกำลังดี ภาพประกอบสวยดี แต่รู้สึกว่าภาพน้อยไปหน่อย
แต่ละบทก็จะ intro ถึงตัวสัตว์แล้วค่อยไปพูดถึงเทคโนโลยีที่เลียนแบบบางอย่างของสัตว์นั้น ๆ เช่น
- ปลาไหลไฟฟ้าก็มีความพิเศษคือ เอ่อ...ก็สร้างไฟฟ้าไง ก็เล่าหลักการแบบคร่าว ๆ แล้วก็บอกว่าวิธีสร้างเซลล์แบตเตอรี่ก็ใช้หลักการคล้าย ๆ กัน
- ยุงมีความเก่งคือกัดเราแบบไม่รู้ตัว ก็เลยมีคนพยายามเลียนแบบปากยุงให้เป็นเข็มเจาะเลือดผู้ป่วย
- โครงสร้างกระโหลกแบบพิเศษของนกหัวขวานที่ปกป้องสมองจากแรงสั่นสะเทือนเป็นแรงบันดาลใจให้กับการลดแรงสั่นสะเทือนในยานพาหนะ
...
ก็จะสรุปคล้าย ๆ เล่ม Ani-more นั่นแหละ ก็คือธรรมชาติสร้างอะไรที่น่าทึ่งเยอะ บางทีเราแค่ต้องช่างสังเกตแล้วเอามาปรับใช้ จบจ้า
March 9, 2022
Based on his hit BBC Podcast of the same name (and just as fun), Patrick takes on an insightful journey that will absolutely delight your inner child as well as your inner geek while challenging you to think about just how connected EVERYTHING on this planet is - from the engineering of the bullet train right down to the beautiful Kingfisher!
Obviously, I flicked straight to the part about my beloved elephants but this is a book I would absolutely recommend, not just to learn from but for genuine #readingforfun. Don't forget, the podcast is also available on most streaming platforms; I'm patiently waiting for the next season
Obviously, I flicked straight to the part about my beloved elephants but this is a book I would absolutely recommend, not just to learn from but for genuine #readingforfun. Don't forget, the podcast is also available on most streaming platforms; I'm patiently waiting for the next season
July 5, 2024
The short chapters that introduce the animal, the feature/body part/item that humans have tried to use and redevelop into a helpful piece for our existence, and how it was applied makes it a breezy read without overcomplicated scientific explanation- simply straightforward however I was surprised that there was no backmatter in the paperback version though it seems like (from the cover) it's inspired by a BBC podcast, so is that the reason? I'm unsure.
Either way, there were diagrams when it might have been necessary to share some visuals. And as mentioned, the basic delivery of the 30 animals/30 items that helped improve something whether it was insulation, building buildings like termites build their mounds to disperse cool and heat, bionic arms like elephant trunks or building helmets and safety equipment inspired by hedgehogs and woodpeckers, I was bolstered by both science and the animal kingdom in appreciation.
Either way, there were diagrams when it might have been necessary to share some visuals. And as mentioned, the basic delivery of the 30 animals/30 items that helped improve something whether it was insulation, building buildings like termites build their mounds to disperse cool and heat, bionic arms like elephant trunks or building helmets and safety equipment inspired by hedgehogs and woodpeckers, I was bolstered by both science and the animal kingdom in appreciation.
March 15, 2023
The book has some interesting information but I got so bored of reading the life memories of the author. In every chapter the author tells events from his life for 4 to 5 pages! “When I was little and went to the beach with my grandmother and my grandmother went to speak to the other grandmothers and I went to play with the other children” I have no interest to read about these things! I took the book to read about animals not about the life of the author!
The disadvantages of the book is that it’s unnecessarily long, it could have been a lot shorter, and I also felt that each chapter was repetitive on the same idea. The concept of the book is how humans saw animals in nature and learned from them how to come up with inventions and innovations. But it felt like some examples in the book were not logical and were just mentioned to increase the number of the chapters.
The disadvantages of the book is that it’s unnecessarily long, it could have been a lot shorter, and I also felt that each chapter was repetitive on the same idea. The concept of the book is how humans saw animals in nature and learned from them how to come up with inventions and innovations. But it felt like some examples in the book were not logical and were just mentioned to increase the number of the chapters.
April 20, 2023
The subject matter here is fascinating. Before reading this book, I could only have named you maybe four examples of biomimicry—despite being interested in the subject. So this book took me by surprise.
I found the writing a touch on the dry side when it was talking about the actual science of it. I think most of that, however, was because of me. When the author got down to the nitty gritty, I often couldn't quite visualize what he was writing about because I don't have enough science background or mechanical inclination/interest. So…Mr. Aryee, it's me, not you. I just wish there had been more photos/illustrations.
I'm in awe of the research involved in this book and in even more in awe of nature and our attempts to understand and copy it.
It's an interesting book, especially if you read it slowly—no more than a couple of chapters at a time.
I found the writing a touch on the dry side when it was talking about the actual science of it. I think most of that, however, was because of me. When the author got down to the nitty gritty, I often couldn't quite visualize what he was writing about because I don't have enough science background or mechanical inclination/interest. So…Mr. Aryee, it's me, not you. I just wish there had been more photos/illustrations.
I'm in awe of the research involved in this book and in even more in awe of nature and our attempts to understand and copy it.
It's an interesting book, especially if you read it slowly—no more than a couple of chapters at a time.
January 8, 2023
Fascinating book, if occasionally a little shallow. Mostly a transcription of the podcast of the same name, which might have lead to the weirdly truncated chapters. What works in audio doesn't always translate 1 to 1 in text. Might have done with using the text format to expand a bit. The illustrations are a nice addition, but also leave the reader still hungry, as it were.
May 4, 2025
Patrick has a terrific way of explaining the scientific and engineering side of things in a simple, fun and sometimes humorous way. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and so will any fellow animal and science lovers. It’s incredible what our natural world teaches us and practically every invention we have is based on the incredible creatures around us.
October 18, 2022
There's a fair amount of interesting information in here, but the author's chatty style, while perhaps appropriate for a podcast or an after-dinner talk, is putting me off. Too many useless make-friendly phrases. "Now, I know we're not off to a flying start on this one...." Right you are.
June 14, 2022
Fascinating!!
July 16, 2022
Interesting and well written! There is also a podcast. It is remarkable that people have learned from nature. For my part, I often see people incapable of learning from nature. It gives me hope.
April 4, 2023
Holt-Delhi library Nonfiction Book Discussion group title April 2023.
May 1, 2024
Lovely, well-written and humorous book by Patrick Aryee that reminds you of the magnificence of nature and how so many innovations by humans have been inspired by the animal kingdom.
November 17, 2024
Hayvanların doğasından kaynaklanan kendilerine has yetenekleri ve bunların insan hayatına nasıl entegre oluşunu anlatan güzel bir kitap. Tek söyleyebileceğim aşırı teknik ve detay bilgiler var.
July 31, 2025
A lot of interesting facts, although the (at times) colloquial writing annoyed me. Could have been a 4-star book, but the editing was so bad.
July 9, 2024
Reading along with each corresponding podcast episode.
Very interesting and informative content. I'm learning a lot of new things. The book is about how various animals features have inspired humans to copy various features to improve technology and machinery.
He mentions the scientists and/or professors who have researched and developed various technologies based upon studying animals. He also mentions companies that are using that new technology.
It could have used actual photographs, and more drawings to illustrate the concepts discussed. Some of the science concepts were very complex and a bit hard to understand fully.
It should have had measurements in both metric and feet/inches/miles/pounds/F°. I had to stop reading to convert it to the system I use.
Some interesting animals-
1. Bombardier beetle 🪲- shoots out a spray of liquid mist that is boiling hot. I never heard of this bug. There was an interesting story about Charles Darwin holding a beetle in his mouth and getting sprayed. Also Darwin apparently enjoyed trying eating exotic new animals. Scientists are trying to use this technology to create better more efficient gas engines that conserve energy and use less gas.
2. Polar bear- has 2 layers of fur,short and long. The long fur has hollow chambers which hold in heat.
3. Soft robotics based upon the elephant's trunk.
4. "Crocodile" ice fish- have no hemoglobin in their blood, also don't freeze in freezing cold water because they have "antifreeze"- scientists are mimicking this.
5. Arapaima fish scales with "Bouligand-type structure" among the toughest and most flexible biological materials, being used to make a new type of body armor to stop all bullets and other weapons. Also being used in aerospace design, and in submarines to "help them hide,because this material has the ability to absorb energy given off by the craft, making it undetectable by sonar." Pg. 234
6. Lobster eye telescope and optics are based on the structure of a lobsters eye.
7. Spiders webs have inspired scientists to create synthetic silk to deliver antibiotics and use as a wound dressing. Also the UV reflective property used on windows to stop birds from flying into windows.
Since this was published over 3 years ago, updates on the various projects would be nice.
Very interesting and informative content. I'm learning a lot of new things. The book is about how various animals features have inspired humans to copy various features to improve technology and machinery.
He mentions the scientists and/or professors who have researched and developed various technologies based upon studying animals. He also mentions companies that are using that new technology.
It could have used actual photographs, and more drawings to illustrate the concepts discussed. Some of the science concepts were very complex and a bit hard to understand fully.
It should have had measurements in both metric and feet/inches/miles/pounds/F°. I had to stop reading to convert it to the system I use.
Some interesting animals-
1. Bombardier beetle 🪲- shoots out a spray of liquid mist that is boiling hot. I never heard of this bug. There was an interesting story about Charles Darwin holding a beetle in his mouth and getting sprayed. Also Darwin apparently enjoyed trying eating exotic new animals. Scientists are trying to use this technology to create better more efficient gas engines that conserve energy and use less gas.
2. Polar bear- has 2 layers of fur,short and long. The long fur has hollow chambers which hold in heat.
3. Soft robotics based upon the elephant's trunk.
4. "Crocodile" ice fish- have no hemoglobin in their blood, also don't freeze in freezing cold water because they have "antifreeze"- scientists are mimicking this.
5. Arapaima fish scales with "Bouligand-type structure" among the toughest and most flexible biological materials, being used to make a new type of body armor to stop all bullets and other weapons. Also being used in aerospace design, and in submarines to "help them hide,because this material has the ability to absorb energy given off by the craft, making it undetectable by sonar." Pg. 234
6. Lobster eye telescope and optics are based on the structure of a lobsters eye.
7. Spiders webs have inspired scientists to create synthetic silk to deliver antibiotics and use as a wound dressing. Also the UV reflective property used on windows to stop birds from flying into windows.
Since this was published over 3 years ago, updates on the various projects would be nice.
September 4, 2022
Fantastic novel!!!! The author was wonderful at telling each animal (or insects) story in an enlightening way.
December 24, 2023
A bit tedious to read because of the breadth of examples but interesting nonetheless. Would recommend to someone looking for a broad overview of how animals influence and inspire designs rather than someone interested in a deeper dive on the topic.
May 27, 2022
Very informative book - with a touch of humor thrown in. It's amazing how animals, some of which I had never heard of, inspire us humans to come up with better solutions for our world
June 1, 2023
4,5 Sterne
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