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We generally don't do birds (or bugs or space) except in the case of aviation-oriented studies of our feathered friends. To wit, this fascinating article by Lorna Gibson from her brand-new book 'Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders' on @mitpress.bsky.social. | 🛩️ 🦅 📚 🥇 | 🧵 1/2
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The Genius of the Barn Owl’s Feathers
A barn owl’s ability to hunt by hearing alone relies on exquisite variations in the structure of its feathers.
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