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What made the Spitfire’s wing so special

The Spitfire’s wing was not just about looks. Its shape reduced drag and improved performance. This video explains why the ...
“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind. A ...
For the first time, researchers have observed that birds that fly actively and flap their wings save energy. Biologists at Lund University in Sweden have now shown that jackdaws minimise their energy ...
For the first time, researchers have observed that birds that fly actively and flap their wings save energy. Researchers showed that jackdaws minimize their energy consumption when they lift off and ...
“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind. A ...