"This opens the pathway for more elephant skin-inspired designs and the use of different mycelium strains to overcome the challenges that come with using mycelium tiles as an alternative ...

From cooling their massive bodies to strengthening social bonds, elephants use mud baths as a versatile tool to stay comfortable, healthy, and happy in their often harsh environments. For these very ...

A team of scientists in Singapore has taken an unusual step in that direction. Drawing inspiration from elephant skin, ...

This opens the pathway for more elephant skin-inspired designs and the use of different mycelium strains to overcome the challenges that come with using mycelium tiles as an alternative construction ...

But they also serve an important purpose: the crevices and the porous skin hold water and help keep the pachiderms cool by ...

This opens the pathway for more elephant skin-inspired designs and the use of different mycelium strains to overcome the challenges that come with using mycelium tiles as an alternative construction ...