Gears Make Bug a Super Jumper

Friday, 13 September 2013 | by Pat's Picks

The Washington Post says scientists have discovered an insect with gears on its backside, gears that allow it to jump extraordinarily fast. How fast? Up to 200 G, which is close to the highest level of acceleration ever survived by a human. The tiny planthopper is about the size of a flea but scientists say it’s serves as a great example of how “man and nature independently converged on the same idea.” VIDEO