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Lobsters and space telescopes

How a sea creature can help us see more of our universe. Lobsters' eyes have evolved to spot food and predators. Scientists have copied their structure to create a new telescope.

S2 Ep 20. How a sea creature can help us see more of our universe. A lobster鈥檚 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.
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