Tag: Flight
Oceans Full of Design
Some of the most numerous, best-decorated and ecologically important animals on earth are just now catching the attention of scientists.
The Magnetic Sense Is More Complex than Iron Bits
To understand migration by the earth’s magnetic field, biologists may have to extend knowledge of electromagnetic theory into quantum mechanics.
Fish Teach Humans about Design
Fish have some tricks up their fins that are correcting misconceptions and teaching us about optimization.
Shark Knows with Its Nose Where It Goes in the Dark
To find your way in the dark underwater, you have to make the best use of limited cues that are available.
Hummingbird Tongue Design Gets an Upgrade
It’s not only a nectar trap; the hummingbird tongue is a micropump!