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A Material That Engineers Want To Copy

The sharp beak of the Humboldt squid is one of the hardest and stiffest organic materials known. The question of how a gelatinous creature can operate it without injury has captivated those interested in creating new materials that mimic biological materials. The results are published in the journal Science.

Posted by Kathleen on March 31, 2008 9:32 AM |

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