<ul><li>Scientists in Singapore have developed special wall tiles made from fungi that can cool buildings naturally.</li><li>The tiles are inspired by the cooling mechanism of elephants' skin and are designed to mimic its texture.</li><li>Tests have shown that the textured tiles cool down 25% faster than flat ones and 70% faster in wet conditions.</li><li>The tiles are made from mycelium mixed with bamboo waste, and they are also biodegradable and eco-friendly.</li></ul>

Scientists develop fungi tiles that mimic elephant skin to cool buildings without power

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