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Honeybee wing joint lubrication

Honeybee wing joint lubrication
Honeybees naturally produce microscopic oil droplets to lubricate the joints where their wings attach to their bodies. These biological lubricants allow their wings to beat up to 230 times per second without wearing out. Scientists studying these natural oils have discovered they contain special proteins that prevent oxidation, inspiring new bio-inspired synthetic lubricant designs.
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