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Microstructures in pterosaur bones inspire aircraft engineering and a “revolution” in palaeo-biomimetics

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It is common for engineers to be inspired by nature. Now, researchers say we might be in for a revolution in palaeo-biomimetics – using the designs of ancient creatures to inform how we can design and build structures today. It’s not surprising to imagine that flying machines might take inspiration from animals that have taken flight and become proficient aerial specialists, like birds. But the research published in the journal Scientific Report…

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Microstructures in pterosaur bones inspire aircraft engineering and a “revolution” in palaeo-biomimetics

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Ancient Pterosaur Bones Could Inspire The Future Of Aerospace Engineering

The microarchitecture of fossil pterosaur bones could hold the key to lighter, stronger materials for the next generation of aircraft, new research has found. Scientists from The University of Manchester used advanced X-ray imaging techniques to examine fossilised bones of the prehistoric flying reptile at the smallest scale, revealing hidden engineering solutions right in the […] The post Ancient pterosaur bones could inspire the future of aero…

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Ancient pterosaur bones could inspire the future of aerospace engineering

11.02.2025 - The microarchitecture of fossil pterosaur bones could hold the key to lighter, stronger materials for the next generation of aircraft, new research has found. Scientists from The University of Manchester used advanced X-ray imaging techniques to examine fossilised bones of the prehistoric flying reptile at the smallest scale, revealing hidden engineering solutions right in the palm of

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