Cast List: Lobsters and space telescopes

Lobsters and space telescopes

30 Animals That Made Us Smarter

Episode: Lobsters and space telescopes
Website: 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter
Feed URL: https://podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/w13xttw7.rss
Duration: 00:20:15
Published: 2021-11-08 01:30

S2 Ep 20. How a sea creature can help us see more of our universe. A lobster’s eyes have evolved to spot food and potential threats in murky conditions at the bottom of the ocean. Scientists have copied their structure to create a new X-ray telescope that can be used to see into the dark expanse of space. Recordings of pulsars courtesy of The University of Manchester/Jodrell Bank. Get in touch: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals #30Animals

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