biomimetics is AMONG MANY MANY OTHER THINGS studying the wing structure of
dragonflies.
Wouldn't want anyone to be accused of dumbing down.
I love the idea of dragonflies that "want to find applications in
technology".
Good thing you didn't mention bees. Because we all know that it is
scientifically impossible for them to fly.
On wings, as well as biomimetics research, which is certainly a good idea,
look into the optical properties of wing surfaces.
I just came across the launch of the new version of the Scirus Topic Pages.
http://www.scitopics.com/
You could search over there.
Other PESTs might also like to refresh their knowledge of this place. It
bills itself as "Distilled, authoritative and up-to-date information for
researchers on scientific, technical and medical topics."
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> Hey, just a quick idea...biomimetics is studying the wing structure of
> dragonflies. As they are the master of flight...and they want to find
> applications in technology. Look up under the name of Antonia Kesel,
> University of Applied Sciences Bremen.
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> Good luck!
>
> Kat
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> > I am a science communication student and value the discussion and
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> > This term I am doing a project where I need to devise a theoretical
> > science museum
> > exhibition. I have decided to base mine around the wings of insects
> as we
> > have to start
> > with an object and then create the story from it. I am thinking of
> > covering things such as
> > insect flight, wing membrane structure, wing growth development and
> > evolution, as well
> > as the role of wings in mimacry / defense / communication etc
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> > I would really appreciate some advise and ideas about the process of
> > creating a museum
> > exhibition and what factors I need to consider (budget is one issue I
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