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Bioinspired lattice design offers new possibilities for construction and safety
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Bioinspired lattice design offers new possibilities for construction and safety

Dr. Jiaming Ma holds a 3D-printed model of the team’s double lattice design. Credit: RMIT University. Inspired by the humble deep-sea sponge, RMIT...

Bio-inspired approach creates bespoke photovoltaics
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Bio-inspired approach creates bespoke photovoltaics

HelioSkin is a lightweight, stretchable architectural fabric that is aesthetically attractive and can wrap around complex shapes. Credit: Ryan Young/Cornell University There is...

Researchers reveal toughening mechanism of crack front in bioinspired materials
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Researchers reveal toughening mechanism of crack front in bioinspired materials

Tortuous crack front in heterogeneous materials enhances toughness. Credit: Wu Kaijin et al. Recently, a research team uncovered the propagation and toughening mechanism...