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Speedo's Nemesis Fins inspired by the humpback whale

Speedo's Nemesis Fins inspired by the humpback whale | Short Look at the Long View | Scoop.it
If you've ever seen a humpback whale's fins, you might have noticed that they have knobby bits along the front edge. These are known as tubercles, and they ...
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The knobs have been put on wind turbines and improved their performance. Now a much more obvious application. I'm going to buy a pair to go along with the really neat face mast with built-in snorkel that I scooped last year.  JB

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Swimarium: The virtual reality swimming pool

Swimarium: The virtual reality swimming pool | Short Look at the Long View | Scoop.it
If you've ever fancied scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef but can't afford it, this idea from OVA Studio might provide a solution. The Swimarium is a de...
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A wonderful example of innovation at the verge. An visual experience coupled with swimming underwater to create a "visit" to the world's great reefs. I'd do it in a minute.  JB

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