PhysOrg Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Chinese researchers have discovered and characterized a sophisticated mechanism in bird feathers that enhances tear resistance, overturning a centuries-old explanation of how bird feathers work. The newly discovered cascaded slide-lock system is composed of flexible hooklets, a slide rail, and spines at the end of the slide rail as terminating structures. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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