Wind Tunnel (IMAGE)

University of Edinburgh

Wind Tunnel

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A form of flight that has not been seen before has been revealed in a study of dandelions. A ring-shaped air bubble forms as air moves through the bristles, enhancing the drag that slows their descent, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh.

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Cathal Cummins

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