Science Friday

scifri.bsky.social

01 March 2025 02:39

In a recent study, researchers explored the biomechanics of different animal tails and considered how a better tail could help build a better robot. Dr. Talia Moore and Dr. @ceriweber.bsky.social join us to discuss the science of tails.

Maja Mielke (she/her)

maja-mielke.bsky.social

12 February 2025 19:38

One would expect that the locomotion of a Boa constrictor changes considerably after it engulfs prey of more than 30% of its body weight. It turns out it doesn't. See study in JEB: doi.org/10.1242/jeb.... Image by Silvia from Pixabay. #science #snake #boa #biology #scicomm 🧪

Dr. Diana Li

dianateuthis.bsky.social

07 February 2025 02:12

Omg @gabeeggers.bsky.social has brought this VERY difficult choice to my attention for today’s #Squidtember matchup!! Sure, Architeuthis is lomng and we love a big boi, but Ommastrephes will ALWAYS steal my squid-locomotion heart bc it not only swims in the water but also FLIES THRU THE AIR!!! 🦑🌊🧪