The Uncrushable Ironclad Beetle

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Let's talk about an unstoppable ironclad beetle, Phloeodes diabolicus. It can't be crushed and is inspiring future technology through it's unique structure.

Articles:
https://escholarship.org/content/qt3wr1t21k/qt3wr1t21k.pdf
Rivera, Jesus, et al. "Toughening mechanisms of the elytra of the diabolical ironclad beetle." Nature 586.7830 (2020): 543-548.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02840-1
Chen, Po-Yu. "Tough lessons from diabolical beetles." Nature 586.7830 (2020): 502-504.