S1 • E6 Dec 21, 2021 45m
Once we unlocked the secrets of chemistry, we felt we were masters of the Earth. But looking at these animals, it dawns that we're vastly outdone by a superior engineer; nature. Fireflies have unlocked the secret to heat-less light, while hippos create their own sunscreen. In the high north, the arctic cod has evolved to have anti-freeze in its blood, and a small stunning octopus contains enough venom in one bite to kill dozens of humans. These chemists inspire us to dream of a potential future we might attain.
