Unbelievable Natural Fibre Optics

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The discussion highlights the remarkable capabilities of natural fiber optics, emphasizing how nature has developed advanced materials over millions of years without the need for funding or engineering. A quote from Geri Richmond underscores the idea that human technology is still primitive compared to natural solutions. The conversation also raises curiosity about how these natural fibers might compare to the fur of polar bears in terms of flexibility, durability, and optical properties, showcasing the potential of evolutionary advancements in material science.
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How cool is this!?

http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/08/21/natural.fiberoptics.ap/index.html
 
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I say it's Hell-A-Cool!

Here's the quote on that page:

We can draw it on paper and think about engineering it but we're in the stone age compared to nature. -- Geri Richmond

Well, nature doesn't need funding now does it?
 
That's pretty amazing alright. I wonder how these fibers would compare with the fur on a polar bear for flexability, durability, optical properties, etc.
 
...what a few million years of evolution will do. Amazing!
 

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