Cornell: Armor on Butterfly Wings Protects Against Heavy Rain
June 09, 2020
June 09, 2020
ITHACA, New York, June 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
An analysis of high-speed raindrops hitting biological surfaces such as feathers, plant leaves and insect wings reveals how these highly water-repelling veneers reduce the water's impact.
The study, "How a Raindrop Gets Shattered on Biological Surfaces," published June 8 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The research showed how microscale bumps, combine . . .
An analysis of high-speed raindrops hitting biological surfaces such as feathers, plant leaves and insect wings reveals how these highly water-repelling veneers reduce the water's impact.
The study, "How a Raindrop Gets Shattered on Biological Surfaces," published June 8 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The research showed how microscale bumps, combine . . .