Scientists from Chiba University in Japan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China studied the serrations on the leading edges of owls’ wings, gaining new insight into how they work to make the bird ...
AMES, Iowa – Anupam Sharma pulled an accordion folder from the bookshelf above his Iowa State University desk. Inside was the carefully collected and preserved wing of a short-eared owl. Here, he said ...
Wind turbines are great for clean energy but they aren't perfect. One issue is how loud they can be. To address this, designers are using owls as a model for making their turbines quieter. One company ...
Researchers used the characteristics of owl wings to inform airfoil design and significantly reduce trailing-edge noise. The team used noise calculation and analysis software to conduct a series of ...
The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...
Owl-inspired innovations can reduce noise by as much as 10 decibels, similar to the difference in noise between a passing truck and a passing car. Ed MacKerrow / In Light Of Nature Every owl fancier ...
WASHINGTON, January 18, 2022 -- Trailing-edge noise is the dominant source of sound from aeronautical and turbine engines like those in airplanes, drones, and wind turbines. Suppressing this noise ...
Owl-inspired innovations can reduce noise by as much as 10 decibels, similar to the difference in noise between a passing truck and a passing car. Ed MacKerrow / In Light Of Nature Every owl fancier ...