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The mechanics of insect flight

Scientist use high-speed cameras to understand the mechanics of insect flight.

10/16/2017

SciTech Now

The mechanics of insect flight

Clip: Season 4 Episode 2 | 5m 7sVideo has Closed Captions

Scientist use high-speed cameras to understand the mechanics of insect flight.

It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s an Insect. Take a look as a team at Pennsylvania State University uses high speed cameras and fluid dynamics to understand the mechanics of insect flight.

10/16/2017

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