Birds' flying 'V' formation saves energy with flatter flaps, new research shows
July 21, 2026
July 21, 2026
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 21 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Birds' flying 'V' formation saves energy with flatter flaps, new research shows
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Scientists have known for years that birds like geese and ibises get an aerodynamic advantage from flying in a "V" formation. Now, researchers from Brown University have provided new insights into the nature of that a . . .
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Birds' flying 'V' formation saves energy with flatter flaps, new research shows
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Scientists have known for years that birds like geese and ibises get an aerodynamic advantage from flying in a "V" formation. Now, researchers from Brown University have provided new insights into the nature of that a . . .