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 flight. Here is the science behind this clever energy-saving strategy.
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The bird that lives almost entirely in the sky for 10 months
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 ...
Most bird wings are far from aerodynamically optimal, suggesting evolution often settles for “good enough” instead of perfect ...
An unassuming metal barn erected recently at the southern edge of the University of California, Davis campus houses some advanced video technology for a uniquely UC Davis project. Leveraging UC Davis’ ...
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 ...
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 ...
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