If you’ve seen an owl fly, you probably didn’t hear a thing. That’s because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise. Inspired by this natural ...

Ms. Ackerman is the author of “What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds,” from which this essay is excerpted. When the first lucky observers spotted Flaco, the Eurasian ...

The micro-fringes on owl wings effectively suppress the noise while maintaining the aerodynamic performance of the wings comparable to that of a wing without the fringes. Owls are fascinating ...

Silent Hunter: The animal known as the Silent Hunter is the owl, recognised worldwide for its completely noiseless flight, night-time precision, and ability to detect prey through sound alone. Owls ...

Researchers reveals how the microstructure of small finlets on owl feathers enable silent flight. A recent research study conducted by City, University of London's Professor Christoph Bruecker and his ...

Few things make a person question every life decision faster than noticing an owl doing lazy laps around their house at 2 a.m. One minute you’re taking the trash out in questionable pajamas, the next ...

A new soundproofing material (fluffy white disk, right image) that mimics the structure of owl skin and feathers reduced the rumble of a car engine more than a traditional felt fiber soundproofing ...