Polar bear fur-inspired insulation is even better than the real thing

For years now, scientists have marvelled at the insulating qualities of polar bear fur, suggesting that it could inspire manmade heat-retaining materials. Well, Chinese researchers have now developed just such a substance, which reportedly outperforms real fur... Continue Reading Polar bear fur-inspired insulation is even better than the real thing Category: Materials Tags: Aerogels Biomimicry Insulation University of Science and Technology of China