Termite Mounds Inspire Cooler Pacemakers
Termite mounds stay cool through natural ventilation systems. Medtronic used this principle to create heat-dissipating pacemaker designs with microchannels. Their 2025 prototype reduces overheating and extends battery life by 15%. This passive cooling system works without using extra energy. Patients benefit from devices that run cooler and last longer. Scientists studied how termites in scorching African savannas maintain perfect internal temperatures despite extreme outside conditions.