How Do Owls Achieve Silent Flight? Cracking the Secret Code of Their Whispering Wings

Medicine & Technology Dec 29, 2023

Large owls, such as Barred and Barn Owls, navigate the trees with nearly silent flight. So, what's the secret behind their quiet wings? Find out the answer in this article.

How Do Airplanes Fly?

Apr 06, 2023

How exactly do these massive machines blaze through the skies? Read to find out.

Origin of Birds' Wings: Missing Link Could Be Traced Back to Non-avian Dinosaurs

Feb 28, 2023

The evolutionary origin of bird flight has been unknown to scientists for so long, but a new study connects it to non-avian dinosaurs. Read the article to learn more.

Not All Birds Can Fly: Take a Look at How These Feathered Critters Use Their Wings on Land

Oct 17, 2022

Wings on flightless birds do not seem to make sense, so what's the deal with them hanging around if they have lost their original function? Learn the answer through this article to know how these birds use their wings on land.

FAA Reacts Over SpaceX Giving Inspiration4 Crew Astronaut Wings

Oct 04, 2021

The four humans aboard SpaceX Inspiration4 mission obtained astronaut wings, however FAA said that nonetheless may not be sufficient to earn them their commercial wing.

On Making Flapping Drones: Understanding How Butterflies Fly Will Be Helpful

Jan 21, 2021

Butterflies create a pocket with their wings that added a thrust to take off. Scientists believe that understanding this can help in improving the design of flapping drones.

Experts Reveal How Insects Formed Its Wings

Dec 03, 2020

Based on findings, the team confirmed that insect wings "evolved from an outgrowth or 'lobe' on an ancestral crustacean's legs."

Beautiful Songbird 'Wings of Nightingale' Faces Risk of Extinction Due to Climate Change

Apr 01, 2020

As of to date, only 7,000 nesting pairs are left in England as it has become harder for the Nightingale birds to migrate from Africa to their breeding grounds in Europe.