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How a kingfisher helped reshape Japan's bullet train
Japan's famous bullet train used to make a loud BOOM sound when it travelled through tunnels. But, thanks to a spot of bird-watching, an engineer was able to fix the problem after he was inspired by a kingfisher.
Digital producers: Jennifer Green and Anna Doble
Animator: Jules Bartl
With thanks to Jim Reynolds and David Thompson
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