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Engineers at the University of Surrey developed a simpler way to prevent entire buildings from falling when a single support column fails. The breakthrough could save lives by helping architects design structures that survive unexpected damage.
Scientists in China and Japan discovered that mimicking the delicate structure of butterfly wings could create buildings that survive earthquakes. The breakthrough design has already outperformed traditional building methods in rigorous safety tests.