Scientist: It will be a while before engineers identify source of noise in owl aviation

Scientist: It will be a while before engineers identify source of noise in owl aviation

Forget about the superstition about bad omens associated owls. Science is gradually changing the perception and now beyond the ugly looks of owls, the birds are attracting the interest of researchers keen on identifying the most important source of noise in owl aviation. Research suggests that owl wings have three...

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How stealthy owls inspired the design of silent flights

How stealthy owls inspired the design of silent flights

Every owl fancier has a story of the first time they heard an owl – or, rather, did not hear one. It is unforgettable to see an enormous bird, whose wingspan can reach more than six feet, slipping through the air without even a whisper. Justin Jaworski’s first close encounter...

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