Dec 14, 2005

Toucan Play at That Game

Posted in Science at 7:40 am by David Bradley -- Click to comment

Engineers are hoping to learn about strong construction work by studying the structure of the toucan beak.

Materials scientists could soon benefit from the first ever detailed engineering analysis of toucan beaks. Toucan beaks are incredibly tough and have a surprising impact-absorbing sandwich structure according to the study, which could provide engineers with a near-perfect model for novel aeronautics and construction materials.Materials scientists could soon benefit from the first ever detailed engineering analysis of toucan beaks. Toucan beaks are incredibly tough and have a surprising impact-absorbing sandwich structure according to the study, which could provide engineers with a near-perfect model for novel aeronautics and construction materials.

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