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Shark inspired aerofoil improves lift and reduces drag

07 Feb 2018
Illustration showing the artificial denticles and a shortfin mako shark
Uplifting structures: the denticles are inspired by the shortfin mako shark
A shark skin-inspired design can dramatically improve the lift of an aerofoil, according to research

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