From the pattern of a honeycomb to the complexity of a DNA strand -- the intricate structures found in nature have astounded and inspired many scientists and designers for centuries. Many newer and better technologies in the fields of medicine and research, like the bullet trains in Japan inspired by the kingfisher's beak, or the prosthetic arm inspired by tentacles, were possible, thanks to nature. Now, a study by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad, aims to study the structure and composition of human bones to help in repairing them
