A NASA study found that when landing, a gap between the wing and leading edge slats causes ... That is, until Texas A&M researchers devised a way to use a shape memory alloy to do it.

Previous work revealed that other moths in the same group use shape-shifting patterns on their wings for camouflage. But the fruit-sucking moth’s flat-winged illusion is unique. “What is ...

An airplane's wing is designed to create lift, but ice and snow can change the wing's shape. If you ever been delayed for de-icing, you'll be happy to know that it makes takeoff possible in wintry ...

but at closer range all have feathered heads and different wing shapes. Zone-tailed also shows banded tail and yellow cere and legs.