Uncovering the secrets behind the silent flight of owls
From Chiba University 25/01/24 Owls are fascinating creatures that can fly silently through some of the quietest places. Their wings make no noise while flying, enabling them to accurately locate their prey using their exceptional hearing ability while remaining undetected. This unique ability depends on many factors and has long been a hot research subject. […]
Pulsating like the heart: Bio-inspired device pumps industrial liquids more efficiently
From SInstitute of Science and Technology Austria 07/09/23 ISTA scientists show how pulsating pumping can lead to energy savings Pumping liquids may seem like a solved problem but optimizing the process is still an area of active research. Any pumping application—from industrial scales to heating systems at home—would benefit from a reduction in energy demands. […]
How to write in water?
From North Carolina State University 01/09/23 Researchers at Mainz University, TU Darmstadt, and Wuhan University overcome fundamental obstacles for writing and drawing lines, letters, and complex patterns within the bulk of a liquid. Writing is an age-old cultural technique. Thousands of years ago, humans were already carving signs and symbols into stone slabs. Scripts have […]