Even the giant wings of the albatross are not ‘optimally’ shaped for their extraordinary long-distance migrations, according ...
From geese and pelicans to cranes and cormorants, many birds use a V-shaped flock to master the aerodynamics of long-distance ...
Most bird wings are far from aerodynamically optimal, suggesting evolution often settles for “good enough” instead of perfect ...
It’s hardly news that birds are good at flying! But when it comes to avian skills, not all birds are equal. While some birds ...
Graduate students Huanglun Zhu and Kiran Weston set up a 3D printed model of a hawk wing for testing in the UC Davis wind tunnel. Based on motion capture imaging at Oxford University, the wind tunnel ...
A computer model from Cornell University makes it easier to develop stably flying flapping robots.
UC Davis runs a bird flight lab capturing raptor motion with sub‑millimeter cameras. Researchers analyze wing, tail and body maneuvers to inform drone design and rehab. Army-funded imaging enables ...
Find out how the shape of a bird of prey’s wings will explain why they live where they live. Can you guess where a bird of prey hunts based on the shape of its wings? Major Funding by the Laura Moore ...
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