> Explorations ; Ahead of our time. 1 x 30 mins
> We are presently producing a new popular science series titled 'Explorations'
> which is due to air next September 2005 on Channel Five and National
> Geographic and potentially on BBC Worldwide at a later date. The series
> looks at how human kind are shaping their future through technology looking
> at a variety of topics and areas; one of our programmes is working title
> 'Ahead of Our Time' which is focusing on Biomimetics. We will be examining
> how mother nature is "ahead of our time" and can be used as inspiration for
> technological advancements. Examples we are interested in featuring so far
> are; the silk of spiders now being used for military applications such as
> body armour, strong textiles and in medicine for biodegradable thread, how
> have scientists based a swimming suit on the skin of sharks, how was a dog
> and a plant used as the basis for the development of Velcro and the
> RoboLobster and how it is being used for underwater explorations and the
> Ragworm which has inspired the design for the work in progress colonic
> endiscope.
>
> We are still in the process of researching examples we hope to feature in the
> programme and are interested to hear from anyone who has other projects in
> this area. If you have a project you'd like to tell us about we can be
> contacted on email [log in to unmask] or telephone 020 017 8755. We aim to
> begin filming in February 2005 but if you can get back to us before the
> Christmas holidays begin it is preferable so we can structure the schedule
> accordingly.
>
> Thanks for your interest in our programme.
> Best Wishes
> Helen Crocombe
> Assistant Producer
> Zig Zag Productions
> 13-14 Gt. Sutton St
> Clerkenwell
> London - EC1V 0BX
> Tel: (0)207 017 8755
> Fax: (0)207 017 8770
> [log in to unmask]
> www.zigzagproductions.tv
>
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Julian FV Vincent [log in to unmask]
Professor of Biomimetics office 01225 386596
Centre for Biomimetic & Natural Technologies mobile 07941 933901
Dept of Mechanical Engineering fax 01225 386928
The University
BATH BA2 7AY
http://www.bath.ac.uk/Departments/Eng/biomimetics/
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