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Black-spotted Boxfish is Sturdy yet Streamlined
The shape of the black-spotted boxfish does not look streamlined: its body is lined with stiff sc...

Sheep Wool has Superior Insulation and Heat Retaining Properties
Sheep wool fiber contains countless air pockets, which traps a large amount of air inside. This l...

Tree Cell Walls Absorb Shock
Trees have an elastic structure, similar to a spring, which absorbs shock and enables the trees t...

Trees Adapt to External Stress
Trees adapt to external stress, including temperature change and high winds. Trees’ design allows...

Refined Glass Fibers Compose the Venus' Flower Basket
The Venus' Flower Basket, or Euplectella aspergillum, forms a cylindrical basket of needle-thin g...

Trees in Tropical Forests Have Extensive, Shallow Roots That Allow for Efficient Nutrient Absorption
Soil in the tropical forests is only about 20cm deep; therefore, trees have shallow primary roots...

Cerebrospinal Fluid Protects the Brain
Cerebrospinal fluid is found in the subarachnoid space and the ventricular system. It acts as a “...

The Royal Water Lily Achieves Great Buoyancy
The backside of a royal water lily’s leaves has thick veins that stretch out like a spider’s web....

Different Levels of Strength Revealed in the Interior and Exterior of Birds’ Eggshells
Birds’ eggshells are tough enough to withstand cracking, even when pecked by a bird’s pointed bea...

Bamboo Possesses High Tensile Strength
Despite being tall, bamboo does not break easily even under multi-lateral pressure from from typh...
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