Heat-Seekers: Harnessing the Infrared Senses of Animals

The video explores how animals like jewel beetles, pit vipers, and vampire bats use infrared sensing for survival. Jewel beetles detect fires from afar, inspiring new wildfire sensors. Pit vipers use heat imaging to hunt, leading to advancements in pyroelectric materials. Vampire bats' heat sensing aids in neuroscience research, particularly in thermogenetics. These natural abilities are inspiring technological innovations that could enhance safety and scientific understanding.

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