EU Commission invests €5.6 million in new laser system that creates multifunctional film surfaces inspired by smooth shark skin to reduce drag and ice formation on airplanes or ships – significantly ...

Airplanes might soon fly a little greener thanks to an idea borrowed from sharks. An Australian startup has created a thin plastic film with tiny grooves that mimic shark skin, which helps the animals ...

Lufthansa will coat its fleet of 10 Boeing 777F cargo planes with a film made by BASF that features a surface inspired by shark skin. The film will cut the planes’ aerodynamic drag by 1%, reducing the ...

Australian scientists have developed a shark skin-inspired film coating for aeroplanes, which they claim can reduce drag and save billions in fuel costs for the airline industry. Delta Air Lines has ...

The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a swift and mighty hunter, capable of reaching speeds as high as 6.7 m/s when breaching, although it prefers to swim at slower speeds for migration ...

The aviation industry is always seeking advancements to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The former is due to the never-ending quest for profit, while the latter helps airlines maintain ...

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