Study of moths' "stealth fur" may lead to better sound-absorbing materials

Bats eat a lot of moths, which they locate in the dark via echolocation. According to new research, however, some moths have evolved sound-absorbing fur as a passive means of defence – and it could inspire advances in human technology.

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Category: Science

Tags:

• Acoustics
• Biomimicry
• Insect
• Sound
• Stealth
• University of Bristol

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