MIT looks to beavers for new wetsuit material design

Get ready for furry surfers: MIT engineers have created “fur-like, rubbery pelts” that mimic the insulating behaviours exhibited by beavers. The new design could pave the way for more effective wetsuits, which can insulate human bodies in cold water, but also quickly dry off for time spent up in the air. The concept of a warm, dry wetsuit is a surfer’s perfect dream… Read More...