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Bubbles Bind Beetles Underwater

Bubbles Bind Beetles Underwater | Biomimicry | Scoop.it

Beetles have an impressive ability to walk underwater. It is all down to tiny bubbles trapped between hair-like structures on their feet. [...]

Inspired by the beetles, researchers developed a polymer structure covered in bristles that mimic the beetles' feet. Attached to small objects — such as the treads of a toy bulldozer — it successfully stuck them to vertical surfaces underwater.

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Solving The World’s Water Crisis With A Beetle?

Solving The World’s Water Crisis With A Beetle? | Biomimicry | Scoop.it
A couple of Boston College graduates and MassChallenge finalists are banking on a beetle to help solve the world’s clean water crisis.
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