The genius of feathers - can engineers replicate their design?
Jul 14, 2025•13 min
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Episode description
Despite ambitious attempts, scientists have never been able to fully replicate the evolutionary wonder of the feather. However, avian inspired design has inspired new technologies such as anti-turbulence systems for aircraft, bio-inspired adhesives, and even quieter wind turbines.
- GUEST: Aerospace engineer and biologist Professor David Lentink, based at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.
- PRODUCER: Ali Benton
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