See on Scoop.it - Alain Renaudin
Alain Renaudins insight:
Glass 200 times stronger, inspired by shells.
A team of engineers from McGill University led by Professor Francois Barthelat has drawn inspiration from seashells to create glass that is 200 times stronger.
"Observing the natural world can clearly lead to improved man-made designs," Barthelat said.
Another example of what biomimicry can do for us.
See on www.mcgill.ca