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BBC News - Sea urchin spine structure inspires idea for concrete
14 February 2012 Last updated at 20:57 ET By Jason Palmer Science and technology reporter, BBC News The spines do not break cleanly, suggesting they are not made solely of single crystals The precise structure of sea urchins' strong spines has been unravelled - and the find may contribute to stronger concrete in the future.