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 ...

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 ...

While automakers are happy to switch their lineups to hybrid and electric power to cut global emissions, it's much harder for airlines to slash their carbon footprints. Electric planes may be in the ...

Keeping work surfaces clean during meat processing is a challenge. Bacteria from meat can attach, grow, and build up to create a biofilm that is difficult to remove, even on stainless steel surfaces ...

Inspired by the naturally antimicrobial textures of cicada wings and shark skin, micro- and nanoscale textures at the scale of bacterial cells make it difficult for bacteria to attach. They also ...

Delta’s shark-skin-coated planes are a promising step toward greener air travel. But they also offer a quiet warning. At first glance, a shark’s skin looks smooth. But zoom in with a microscope and ...