Honeycomb Structure Collection

Discover the intricate world of natural architecture: from the intricately hexagonal nest of a European Paper Wasp (Polistes dominula) in Tuscany, Italy

Nest of European Paper Wasp -Polistes dominula-, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Dasht-e Kavir salt desert, Semnan, Iran

Honeycomb Structure Collection: Checking the mirror for Large Binocular Telescope

Checking the mirror for Large Binocular Telescope
LBT mirror. Researcher Roger Angel with the mirror for the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT). This 8.4- metre telescope mirror is the largest ever cast

Honeycomb Structure Collection: Spacecraft heatshield insulation

Spacecraft heatshield insulation
Spacecraft heat shield insulation after use. This material is honeycombed for additional strength, and was used in a heat shield (thermal protection system) on a manned spacecraft

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Discover the intricate world of natural architecture: from the intricately hexagonal nest of a European Paper Wasp (Polistes dominula) in Tuscany, Italy, to the vast expanse of salt formations in Dasht-e Kavir desert, Semnan, Iran. These structures mirror the honeycomb design, a testament to nature's engineering. Meanwhile, human ingenuity mirrors nature with the intricate mirror systems of the Large Binocular Telescope, while bone marrow reveals its own hexagonal structures seen under SEM. And as we explore the cosmos, we find honeycomb-like insulation on spacecraft heatshields.