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Animals
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Its epidermis features a network of capillary microchannels that pump moisture from sand to its mouth without moving a single muscle.
Science and technology
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Biomimetic science revolutionizes adhesion with smart materials
Animals
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The tiny marine creature whose claw creates cavitation bubbles that collapse at over 4,700 °C and exceed 210 decibels.
Animals
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How the tiny Sapphirina copepod uses nanoscopic crystals to switch between a brilliant glow and complete transparency.
Nature
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These marine architects create silica skeletons with unmatched strength and flexibility, inspiring the engineering of the future.
Science and technology
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Discover how scientists are designing nanoscale devices capable of performing precise movements and complex tasks, inspired by biology.
Nature
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Discover how this ingenious beetle developed a unique strategy to survive in one of the planet's most arid environments, turning coastal fog into its vital source of hydration.
Science and technology
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The next generation of flexible, biocompatible robotic systems promising to revolutionize medicine and exploration.
Health and wellness
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An emerging technology uses acoustic pulses to seal wounds without surgery, inspired by the defense mechanism of fish.
Nature
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Discover the surprising process by which trees manipulate their wood structure to defy gravity and wind, a testament to natural engineering.
Science and technology
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A new era of engineering: creating substances capable of regenerating damage, extending their lifespan, and reducing waste.
Nature
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In the depths of the ocean live creatures whose skeleton is a work of art of natural nanotechnology: glass sponges (Hexa...