Off the Scales: Fish Armor Both Tough and Flexible – Berkeley Lab News Center
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High-tech imaging of carp scales by Berkeley Lab scientists reveals remarkable properties that could lead to advanced synthetic materials.
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On-demand Ropeless Gear Testing In Closed Fishing Areas
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Mechanical adaptability of the Bouligand-type structure in natural dermal armour
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Protective Yet Flexible Design of Carp Scales
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Protective Yet Flexible Design of Carp Scales
Off the Scales: Fish Armor Both Tough and Flexible – Berkeley Lab News Center
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Fish-inspired flexible protective material systems with anisotropic bending stiffness
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Active defense mechanisms of thorny catfish - ScienceDirect
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Fish with a “bullet-proof vest”
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R&D 100 Awards Awards and Achievements
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The Diverse World of Fishes
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Protective Yet Flexible Design of Carp Scales
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Protective Yet Flexible Design of Carp Scales
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The Berkley Lab: A Sneak Peek Inside Fishing's Area 51
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Fish scales inspire flexible armoured gloves
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Of Fish Scales and Adaptable Armor – The Things That X-Rays Can Tell You - Berkeley Lab – Berkeley Lab News Center