Date: 22/09/2020 18:22:10
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 1622518
Subject: Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges
Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges
When we think about sponges, we tend to think of something soft and squishy. But researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) are using the glassy skeletons of marine sponges as inspiration for the next generation of stronger and taller buildings, longer bridges, and lighter spacecraft.
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Date: 22/09/2020 19:33:44
From: mollwollfumble
ID: 1622576
Subject: re: Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges
Tau.Neutrino said:
Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges
When we think about sponges, we tend to think of something soft and squishy. But researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) are using the glassy skeletons of marine sponges as inspiration for the next generation of stronger and taller buildings, longer bridges, and lighter spacecraft.
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A key thing about sponges is that they are modular. Made up from thousands of identical units. That would make manufacturing easier. Not necessarily lighter or stronger, but easier.
Date: 22/09/2020 20:02:04
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 1622591
Subject: re: Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges
Tau.Neutrino said:
Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges
When we think about sponges, we tend to think of something soft and squishy. But researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) are using the glassy skeletons of marine sponges as inspiration for the next generation of stronger and taller buildings, longer bridges, and lighter spacecraft.
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QI, but the claims on the huge impact it will have on building costs are way over the top.
Date: 27/09/2020 19:36:27
From: mollwollfumble
ID: 1625073
Subject: re: Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges
The Rev Dodgson said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges
When we think about sponges, we tend to think of something soft and squishy. But researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) are using the glassy skeletons of marine sponges as inspiration for the next generation of stronger and taller buildings, longer bridges, and lighter spacecraft.
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QI, but the claims on the huge impact it will have on building costs are way over the top.
Agree.