IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Inspired by nature, researchers have developed a new synthetic material that mimics the toughness of nacre, or mother-of-pearl. 🔍 This innovative material uses microscale programming to create layers that adapt and respond to impacts in a coordinated way. ⚙️ By utilizing staggered buckling as a controlled response, the material absorbs shock … Continue reading “Stronger Than a Seashell”: New Bio-Inspired Material Reacts Instantly to Shocks With Adaptive, Impact-Resistant Power