Diabolical ironclad beetle: Unlocking the secrets of its super-tough design (VIDEO)
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The diabolical ironclad beetle is so tough, it can survive getting run over by a car applying ~100 newtons of force. Engineers from Purdue University and UC-Irvine teamed up to unlock the beetle's secrets.
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Purdue University/Erin Easterling
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