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Butterfly Wings Inspire New Waterproofing Material
Jul. 29, 2006
A tropical butterfly's wings inspired scientists at Japan's Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology to develop a new colorful, waterproof, and self-cleaning material that may someday be used to protect windows and even cars.
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Website: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/kids/2003/09/morphobutterfly.html
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