Researchers from Virginia Tech have developed a new technology that can help prevent windshields, wind turbines and airplane wings from freezing during cold weather. They took inspiration from the moisture-collecting shell of Namib Desert beetles, which helps the insects survive extreme temperatures.
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A species of desert beetle in southern Africa may hold the key to understanding how car windshields and airplane parts can be kept from freezing in…
The Namib Desert Beetle Can Teach Us A Thing Or Two About Dealing With Frost
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