What do you get when you combine the strongest materials from the plant world with the most elastic ones from the insect kingdom? Super-performing materials that might transform ... everything. Nanobiotechnologist Oded Shoseyov walks us through examples of amazing materials found throughout nature, in everything from cat fleas to sequoia trees, and shows the creative ways his team is harnessing them in everything from sports shoes to medical implants.

Oded Shoseyov: How we're harnessing nature's hidden superpowers

How we're harnessing nature's hidden superpowers

Harnessing nanocellulose from paper industry sludge, a material stronger than steel, could revolutionize material science.

By blending plant-derived collagen with insect resilin, a breakthrough in medical implants offers stronger, more elastic solutions.

Turning to nature's 3 billion-year evolution, utilizing DNA for creating superior materials, paves the way for futuristic innovations.