Journal archives for September 2018

September 7, 2018

Hawk Moths Hold Steady When Faced with Turbulence.

Hawk moths hover while they feed, but they recover surprisingly quickly when knocked off-balance. Scientists use high-speed video and mini-cannons made of plastic toy parts to understand how hawk moths respond to disturbances mid-air.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/video/the-hawk-moth-stable-flyer-under-turbulent-conditions/

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