Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Wednesday, August 27 - Animal Invention


 
 
                Many animals on our planet possess certain characteristics or abilities that we humans do not have, but could use to help us in our daily lives. For example, bats use echolocation to find things in the night, owls have a wider and better view of their surroundings by using their “night vision” to allow them to see in dark areas, and wild dogs use certain sounds to convey messages to the rest of their kin scattered in the area. What if humans did possess the traits that these animals have? What if we replicated some of these skills and incorporated them into our daily lives?

                Imagine if we could replicate the chameleon’s ability to camouflage itself in its surroundings. Looking at it simply, we could study the animal and its naturally born ability and make suits that adapted to any surface it touched or was up against. Or perhaps we could have settings already programmed into the clothing that we could choose from, such as brick, wood, or carpet. Although having that kind of illusive trait could be dangerous, it could also be helpful.

                Rescue missions in deserts and forests could be a lot easier if we could blend into our background. If someone was being held hostage in a building, we could use the suit to subdue the attacker and save the captive in a cleaner, less stressful way. Militaries could use them for their soldiers as well. The soldiers could use bright colors on the suit to send certain messages to people from far away without having to say a word. The possibilities that this suit has is endless. Although it seems close to impossible at this time, science could copy this helpful skill and make it an ability that humans could have in the future.

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