Technically Speaking | a science and engineering discussion

Why are things like crab blood and scorpion venom so valuable?


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Science is always finding new ways to harness nature. Antonia, Ellie and Laura discuss what the blood from a certain type of sea creature is used for, and how scorpion venom is being studied for a whole host of medical research. They also look at Pangolin scales used to treat some ailments and a giant tuna which sold for a small fortune, but might not necessarily be worth their price tag.

Fact check:

  • The cost of crab blood
  • The news article from NPR about crab blood
  • Facts about bacterial toxins
  • News about scorpion venom
  • More news about scorpion venom
  • The journal article explaining the many potential uses of scorpion venom
  • Pangolin scales in the news
  • Some behavioural science used by the UK Government communications service to help change behaviours, which underscores Antonia and Laura's perspectives
  • Possibly the world's most expensive tuna
  • ...more
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