Five new sculptures of a deer, a snail, a squirrel, a dragonfly, and a sandhill crane will be hidden among ... making it the perfect time to fly a kite on your own or at kite fests in Wheaton ...

Animals migrate mainly for survival reasons, including seeking food, finding suitable breeding sites, or escaping harsh weather conditions. In today’s exploration, we will delve into the lives of 45 ...

If you see a crane fly this spring (or even hundreds), don't freak out. Although they resemble mosquitos, they're just out ...

RoboBee offers diminutive size and insect-like flight prowess for a range of potential scientific, commercial, and emergency ...

Even if you've built one of the world's most advanced insect-inspired micro air vehicles (MAVs), it ultimately won't be that useful if it can't stick a good landing. That's why scientists at Harvard ...

The Harvard RoboBee has long shown it can fly, dive, and hover like a real insect. But what good is the miracle of flight without a safe way to land?

RoboBee comes in for a landing Microrobot gets crane fly-inspired legs for soft touchdowns Date: April 16, 2025 Source: Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Summary ...

The latest improvement: RoboBee has learned how to stick the landing, thanks to biomechanical improvements to its landing gear modeled on the crane fly, which has a similar wingspan and body size ...

They are not. Crane flies, commonly known as mosquito hawks or even skeeter eaters, are emerging in droves this spring. Despite their creepy mosquito-like appearance, crane flies are completely ...

Recent reports highlight a 20% drop in fruit exports, largely due to delays at the terminal caused by low crane productivity and weather-related issues, such as frequent wind disruptions.