Lehigh University https://refractor.io/tag/lehigh-university/ Lehigh University en-AU Fri, 18 Nov 2016 01:44:28 GMT Owl feathers pass their wisdom on to wind turbines https://refractor.io/science/owl-feathers-pass-their-wisdom-on-to-wind-turbines/ The secret to owls' quiet flight lies in a layer of down on their wings

Owls are known for their near-silent flight, which allows them to swoop down on prey unheard. Wind turbines, on the other hand, are often accused of being too noisy. A team of British and American scientists is currently addressing the one situation with the other, by copying the structure of owl feathers to make turbine blades more quiet.

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