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The weird aerodynamics behind mosquito flight


Claire.

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Watch the weird aerodynamics behind mosquito flight.

Mosquitoes are strange fliers. Compared with other insects, birds, and bats, their shorter wing strokes and oddly long—and skinny—wings have made scientists wonder how they can get off the ground at all. Now, a new study shows how these animals get their lift: with help from a clever rotation of their wings.

Read more: ScienceMag.org

 

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It was really hard not to swat the screen. 

 

Really hard. 

 

 

Fascinating little bloodsuckers. I would also love to know how do they know you're about to swat them... 

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