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Termites Are Teaching Architects to Design Super-Efficient Skyscrapers
Mound termites are pros at building self-regulating homes. Human architects want to get in on the action. The post Termites Are Teaching Architects to Design Super-Efficient Skyscrapers appeared first...
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Humpback Whales Solve a Big Problem for Wind Turbines
What do a humpback and a wind turbine have in common? Scalloped blade edges. The post Humpback Whales Solve a Big Problem for Wind Turbines appeared first on WIRED.
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Mussels’ Sticky Secretions Make for Super-Strong Adhesives
The secret to super-sticky glue is in the secretions of mussels. The post Mussels’ Sticky Secretions Make for Super-Strong Adhesives appeared first on WIRED.
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Moths Inspire Anti-Glare Coatings That Grab Light and Don’t Let Go
Moth eyes drink in light. So scientists are copying the nanostructures on those eyes to make better solar panels. The post Moths Inspire Anti-Glare Coatings That Grab Light and Don’t Let Go appeared...
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Architecture Builds on the Intricate Structure of Bone
Buildings can learn a lot from your femurs. The post Architecture Builds on the Intricate Structure of Bone appeared first on WIRED.
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Airport Screening Machines Use Echolocation Like Bats Do
The Batmobile isn't the only mode of transportation that tips a hat to the bat. The post Airport Screening Machines Use Echolocation Like Bats Do appeared first on WIRED.
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Rescue Robots Should Be Built Just Like Cockroaches. Sorry.
The same ability that makes roaches gross–their flexible, collapsible exoskeleton–makes them a good model for disaster robots. The post Rescue Robots Should Be Built Just Like Cockroaches. Sorry....
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This Trippy Looking Building Is Modeled After a Sand Dollar
A sand dollar might be an unlikely source of architectural inspiration, but it's actually a smart idea. The post This Trippy Looking Building Is Modeled After a Sand Dollar appeared first on WIRED.
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Finally, the Robot Bat We Deserve and the Robot Bat We Need
A robot that mimics a bat can be far more agile and maneuverable than a drone. The post Finally, the Robot Bat We Deserve and the Robot Bat We Need appeared first on WIRED.
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Boston Dynamics’ New Rolling, Leaping Robot Is an Evolutionary Marvel
Handle is a biped with wheels instead of feet, essentially one-upping evolution. The post Boston Dynamics' New Rolling, Leaping Robot Is an Evolutionary Marvel appeared first on WIRED.
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