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Discovering New Armor by Taking Lessons from Prehistoric Fish
The “Polypterus senegalus” are freshwater fish from Africa that can be traced back to prehistoric...

Horse Bones are Lightweight but Sturdy
From long ago, horses have had an intimate relationship with humans. They have carried people or ...

Light and Sturdy Toco Toucan Beak
The Toco Toucan, native to South America, is characterized by its large, colorful beak that is ab...

Beehives Are Light and Sturdy
Beehives are composed from many tubes that are clustered and closely stuck together in what is ca...

Limber Pines Withstand Strong Wind
The Limber Pine, found in the Rocky Mountain area of the Midwestern United States, grows 12–15m t...

Nata De Coco is Both Delicious and Useful
Upon hearing “nata de coco” many people probably think of the unique texture it adds to desserts....

Abalone’s Sturdy Shell Is Tough Enough to Beat with a Hammer or Run Over With a Car!
Materials made by firing clay, like pottery or brick, are called ceramics. Ceramics are used broa...

Bones Exemplify a Minimal Weight Design Method
Bones fulfill the critical role of supporting the body and protecting organs from external impact...

Spider Silk Is Lightweight and Strong
A strand of spider silk is about as strong as a steel wire of the same thickness. Spider silk 4cm...
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