Monthly Archives: January 2016
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How the Namib Desert beetle could help stop freezing on planes
A desert beetle taught scientists how to avoid freezing on airplanes, streamers, and windshields. A team of scientists from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) have ... -
Namib Desert beetle inspires new frost protection technology
Materials scientists at Virginia Tech say their Namib Desert beetle-inspired frost reduction technology could be used on airplane wings and windshields. The Namib Desert beetle collects ...