Engineers are imitating beavers to prevent flooding

Down to Earth by France Médias Monde

Apr 7, 202600:04:54Science & Medicine

What do beavers have to do with preventing flooding? The aquatic rodents have become a source of inspiration for engineers looking to flood–proof rural areas. Beaver dams are one of the nature-based solutions being consi...

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