Bristle worms have remarkably stable jaws. They are made of a very unusual material containing protein structures and metal atoms. Scientists have now been able to analyze and explain the properties of these structures, which could lead to novel industrially usable materials.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210609105848.htm
Thursday, 10 June 2021
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