The Gannet’s Dive—Was It Designed?
How do these large seabirds survive an impact that may exceed 20 times the force of gravity?
The Gannet’s Dive—Was It Designed?
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Bird Colors That Never Fade
Bird Colors That Never Fade
How is the unfading color of bird feathers paving the way for better paints and fabrics?
The Owl’s Wing
The Owl’s Wing
The intricate structure of the owl’s wing could hold the key to quieter wind turbines.
The Upturned Wing Tip of Soaring Birds
The Upturned Wing Tip of Soaring Birds
By copying its design, airplane engineers saved 2 billion gallons of jet fuel in a single year.
The Emperor Penguin’s Feather Coat—Was It Designed?
The Emperor Penguin’s Feather Coat—Was It Designed?
What have marine biologists discovered about this bird’s feathers?
The Energy-Efficient Flight of the Wandering Albatross
The Energy-Efficient Flight of the Wandering Albatross
Find out how this bird can soar for hours on end without a single flap of its wings!
The Bar-Tailed Godwit’s Navigational System
The Bar-Tailed Godwit’s Navigational System
Learn about this bird’s eight-day journey, one of the most amazing migrations known to man.
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