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Ancient Sea Worm's 'Bio-Metal' Jaws Inspire Next Generation of Materials Science
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Researchers have discovered that an ancient sea worm uses a unique blend of proteins and metal ions to create incredibly strong, flexible jaws. This natural design could pave the way for a brand-new class of sustainable, high-performance materials inspired directly by nature.
Researchers have discovered that an ancient sea worm uses a unique blend of proteins and metal ions to create incredibly strong, flexible jaws. This natural design could pave the way for a brand-new class of sustainable, high-performance materials inspired directly by nature.