John Toon Latest articles by John Toon Zhong Lin Wang on Studying Nanotechnology By John Toon published 11 December 08 By replicating and learning from biological species, we can build materials and structures that have superior performance. Human Behavior Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1What are the 'magic numbers' in nuclear physics?2Genetics: How do we inherit traits from our ancestors?3Even brief exposure to air pollution can push the placenta into an inflammatory state, lab study suggests4'Rare' ancestor reveals how huge flightless birds made it to faraway lands5Oldest-known dome-headed dinosaur discovered sticking out of a cliff in Mongolia's Gobi Desert
Zhong Lin Wang on Studying Nanotechnology By John Toon published 11 December 08 By replicating and learning from biological species, we can build materials and structures that have superior performance.