Researchers explore the lift production mechanism of flying snakes, which undulate side-to-side as they move from the tops of trees to the ground to escape predators or to move around quickly and ...

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Astonishing flying snakes of Asia defy gravity without wings, launching from trees and flattening their bodies to glide. These slender reptiles, measuring up to 130 cm, use controlled descents to ...

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2022 – Robots have been designed to move in ways that mimic animal movements, such as walking and swimming. Scientists are now considering how to design robots that mimic the ...