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Nature rarely builds solid. Bird bones, seashells and honeycombs use clever, porous designs to stay strong without the extra weight.

Now, #3Dprinting is letting engineers copy those natural blueprints — “printing air” into products that are lighter, safer and more efficient. ⬇️

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in reply to The Conversation U.S.

Solid material doesn't really add strength. The stressed places for most parts, natural or artificial, are on the walks.