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“One of the most remarkable aspects of
SEM is that we observe objects in the
micro scale that can resemble objects
in the macro scale. Tiny ridges are
mountains, pollen looks like fruit, and
dust becomes boulders. It is intriguing
to consider whether other animals also
relate to these structures. What might
a honeybee do when confronted with a
giant pollen grain? Looking at this tiny
world has inspired our group to
consider object identification not just in
terms of animal perception, but as an
evolutionary recognition of repeated
patterns that exist in both molecules
and galaxies.”
Dr. Shannon B. Olsson,
Associate Professor
Sepal detail Naturalist-Inspired Chemical Ecology (NICE)
NCBS-TIFR
Bangalore
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