Metamorphosis: how insects are changing our world

By:

McAlister, Erica

Contributor(s):

Washbourne, Adrian [Co-author]

Publication details: Washington, DC: Smithsonian Books, 2024.Description: 216p. col. ill.; hbk.: 22 cmISBN:

9781588347671

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

595.7 MCA

Summary: Insects outnumber humans 200 million to one, and their impact on people and the planet boasts a similar magnitude. Metamorphosis: How Insects Are Changing Our World investigates how modern entomological wonders contribute to the prosperity of humankind. Featuring more than 80 color illustrations that highlight the impressive variety and vibrancy of everything from beetles to blowflies, the book covers contemporary topics that emphasize the intersections between insects, technology, and the future of the planet, including: the role of insect metamorphosis as a barometer to track future climate change how invaluable the fruit fly has been to space travel how the hawkmoth’s tongue is inspiring bioengineers to develop medical nanoprobes the way bee intelligence is shaping sophisticated flying robots for surveillance and rescue how a network of fly farms are set to lower carbon emissions The study of insects has led to incredible strides in robotics, genetics, forensics, agriculture, medicine, aerospace, artificial intelligence, and biodiversity. Metamorphosis celebrates insect-driven progress and captures its sense of possibility with up-to-date research and scientific storytelling that connects readers to the bugs around them. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742529/metamorphosis-by-erica-mcalister-and-adrian-washbourne/

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Includes Further Readings, Index, Picture Credits and Acknowledgements

Insects outnumber humans 200 million to one, and their impact on people and the planet boasts a similar magnitude. Metamorphosis: How Insects Are Changing Our World investigates how modern entomological wonders contribute to the prosperity of humankind.

Featuring more than 80 color illustrations that highlight the impressive variety and vibrancy of everything from beetles to blowflies, the book covers contemporary topics that emphasize the intersections between insects, technology, and the future of the planet, including:

the role of insect metamorphosis as a barometer to track future climate change
how invaluable the fruit fly has been to space travel
how the hawkmoth’s tongue is inspiring bioengineers to develop medical nanoprobes
the way bee intelligence is shaping sophisticated flying robots for surveillance and rescue
how a network of fly farms are set to lower carbon emissions

The study of insects has led to incredible strides in robotics, genetics, forensics, agriculture, medicine, aerospace, artificial intelligence, and biodiversity. Metamorphosis celebrates insect-driven progress and captures its sense of possibility with up-to-date research and scientific storytelling that connects readers to the bugs around them.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742529/metamorphosis-by-erica-mcalister-and-adrian-washbourne/

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