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Discover how biomimicry and collagen-inspired materials are being used to create Piranha-proof armor. Learn how engineer Marc Meyers found inspiration from Arapaima and teeth to develop innovative protective materials. Explore the amazing properties of collagen and its role in creating durable and flexible armor. Dive into the world of biomimicry and cutting-edge engineering for next-gen materials.
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There Will Be Blood not Article: International Business Times
There Will Be Blood not Arapaima Engineers Find Inspiration for New Materials in Piranha-Proof Armor
There Will Be Blood not Marc Meyers, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering professor at the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego found that teeth can partially penetrate the scale, but crack before they can puncture the muscle.
There Will Be Blood not Collagen:a group of naturally occurring proteins found in the flesh and connective tissues of animals, making up 25-35% of the whole-body protein content.
There Will Be Blood not Biomimicry, baby!