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Insects — nature's ultimate superheroes

Insects — nature's ultimate superheroes

Update: 2024-08-19
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Meet the world's smallest superheroes. Insects are ecological warriors, but through the brilliance of biomimicry, they're also inspiring all sorts of human inventions.

From new medicines to air safety systems — don't underestimate the larger-than-life impact of the planet's tiniest beings.

Presented at the World Science Festival Brisbane.

Speakers

Dr Chris BurwellQueensland Museum Senior Scientist and Curator of insects

Dr Andrew WalkerPostdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland

Professor Elena IvanovaAnobiotechnologist/biophysicist, RMIT University

Rebecca Levingston (host)Presenter and broadcast ABC Radio Brisbane

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Insects — nature's ultimate superheroes

Insects — nature's ultimate superheroes

Australian Broadcasting Corporation