Slow and fast, but not furious: Researchers trace how birds, fish go with the flow

[PhysOrg]

Fish and birds, when moving in groups, could use two "gears"—one slow and another fast—in ways that conserve energy, a team of New York University researchers has concluded. Its findings offer new insights into the contours of air and water flows—knowledge that could be used to develop more energy-efficient modes of transportation.

 

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