Marcus Byrne
Dung Beetle Scientist | Emerging Tech & Biomimicry
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Marcus Byrne is a biologist fascinated by the remarkable problem-solving abilities of insects. Through his TED Talks, he has captivated audiences with stories of how dung beetles use the Milky Way to navigate, and how their survival strategies could inspire human innovation.
Byrne's research explores the intersection of biology, emerging technologies, and biomimicry-using natural systems to solve human challenges. His keynotes reveal the wonders of the insect world and the lessons they hold for designing more efficient, sustainable solutions.
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The dance of the dung beetle
A dung beetle has a brain the size of a grain of rice, and yet it shows a tremendous amount of intelligence when it comes to rolling its food source -- animal excrement -- home. How? It all comes down to a dance.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxWitsUniversity 2012 | 2012 | 🇿🇦Johannesburg, South Africa |
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