
Materials Science
Analyze This: A new fabric mimics polar bears’ pelts for warmth
With layers that work like polar bears’ skin and fur, a material absorbs light and keeps it from escaping.
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With layers that work like polar bears’ skin and fur, a material absorbs light and keeps it from escaping.
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