(Nanowerk Spotlight) Man-made impact-resistant materials with exceptional mechanical performance are being widely used for military and civilian applications such as bullet-proof jackets, vehicle safe...
While it had been assumed that unstable gliding was the key to agility in bird flight, a collaboration between aerospace engineers at the University of Michigan and biologists at the University of Bri...
(Nanowerk News) In the future, you may have a squid to thank for your coffee staying hot on a cold day. Drawing inspiration from cephalopod skin, engineers at the University of California, Irvine inve...
(Nanowerk News) Masks that protect against SARS-CoV-2 virus can feel like a nuisance, especially while exercising. A new 3D-printable mask design, inspired by animal noses, promises easy breathing fo...
(Nanowerk News) Spider silk has enormous potential in regenerative medicine thanks to being a natural fiber that is tough, stable, and biodegradable. Researchers have now produced double-sided spider ...
