The unusual inspiration for this energy-free cooling system is elephant skin

Mimicking the heat-regulating ability of an elephant’s skin, the bumpy fungus-based tiles improved cooling rates by as much as 70% compared to flat tiles. By Anthropocene Team April 10, 2025 Wrinkles on elephants make the gentle beasts look wise. But they also serve an important purpose: the crevices and the porous skin hold water and help…

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