In depth back to nature

摘要

Percy Shaw invented the cat's eye reflectors in 1935 after he was inspired by the sight of his car head-lamps reflected in the eyes of a cat on a dark, foggy night.rnIn 1948, Swiss engineer George de Mestral developed Velcro as a result of analysing cockleburs that had clung to his dog's fur after a walk.rnProf Julian Vincent at Bath University has developed a breathable 'smart' material inspired by the action of the pine cone, which opens and closes according to varying humidity levels.