Scorpion Armor Inspires Sand-Resistant Surfaces

It’s tough to be a machine in the desert: particles of dirt and sand work their way into moving parts, where they abrade turbines, motors, pipes and other equipment. To avoid this costly wear and tear, researchers are taking lessons from a desert native: the yellow fat-tail scorpion

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Scorpion Armor Inspires Sand-Resistant Surfaces