Nature has spent millions of years building better protection. Think of a turtle’s shell, the hard outer shell of a crab, or the shiny inside of a seashell. These aren’t just for show. They help ...

The animal and plant worlds have inspired scientists for ages, and scientists have long been interested in why certain organisms are resilient to impact. Think of a woodpecker’s skull and beak, the ...

When it comes to body armor, there's typically a trade-off – it can either be highly impact-resistant or flexible, but not both. That may not be the case for much longer, however, thanks to an ...