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Uncrushable beetle reveals its strengths to scientists – Physics World – physicsworld.com
Sutures inspired by the diabolical ironclad beetle used to make aircraft parts
Under pressure: the diabolical ironclad beetles exoskeleton has inspired researchers to create crush-resistant components and architectures. (Courtesy: David Kisailus/UCI)
The toughening mechanisms that make the diabolical ironclad beetle extremely resistant to crushing have been uncovered by researchers in the US and Japan. David Kisailus at the University of California, Riverside and colleagues found that interlocking sutures in the exoskeletons of the insects allowed them to stiffen when under…
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