From cartilage to fruit-fly wings, physicist studies 'squishiness' in everyday things

Cartilage is essential to movement in the human body, cushioning bones and joints, while retaining its shape despite a lot of pressure, poking and prodding. Unfortunately, it also often starts breaking down after 60 or so years, leading to such conditions as osteoarthritis and painful inflammations.

If you want to include this story in your blog, copy and paste this formatted text:

<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news127575822.html">From cartilage to fruit-fly wings, physicist studies 'squishiness' in everyday things</a></p> <p>Cartilage is essential to movement in the human body, cushioning bones and joints, while retaining its shape despite a lot of pressure, poking and prodding. Unfortunately, it also often starts breaking down after 60 or so years, leading to such conditions as osteoarthritis and painful inflammations.</p>