Inspired by the skin of sharks (top left, clockwise), micrometer-sized riblets are being used to reduce drag for a wide range of surfaces, including the AeroSHARK technology applied by Lufthansa ...

One example Benyus points to is Sharklet, a significant player in the $45 billion global antimicrobial coatings market. Sharklet’s bacteria-resistant surface technology, used widely in hospitals ...

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Its inaugural flight is scheduled to take place on 29 December, to the Maldives. The Airbus A320 is equipped with Sharklet wingtips, contributing to reduced drag and increased fuel efficiency, and ...