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Scientists may have found one to water . It is a material that collects water from the . They got the from an African desert beetle. The is an expert at in dry conditions. Its is covered in small bumps. These collect of water from the air to keep the beetle alive. Scientists studied the bumps. They will make their own to collect water from the air. This will help people who live in very dry .

The scientists say this could help us. It could help power , heating and air . One scientist said: "Thermal power plants [use things] to convert steam to water. [Our] design could help speed up that ." Another scientist, Joanna Aizenberg, said she was looking to getting new technology from . She said: "Everybody is excited about bio-inspired materials ."

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