Superorganism in Flight: The Physics Behind Starling Murmurations
Table of Contents Keywords: Murmurations, Starlings, Collective behavior, Aerodynamics, Structural Colors, Visual Acuity, Predator Evasion ABSTRACT Across…
A Physics-Based Investigation of Termite Organization and Behaviour
Table of Contents Keywords: Termites, Defense Mechanisms, Vibrations, Structural Stability, Material Strength, Thermoregulation, Ventilation, Mound…
Physarum Polycephalum (Slime Mold): the Mazerunner
Table of Contents Key words: Physarum polycephalum; Slime mold; Tube network; Locomotion; External stimuli; Navigation; Structural integrity; Peristaltic…
Sea Sponge Supercapabilities: An Analysis of the Physical Properties of Porifera
Table of Contents Keywords: Spicules; Biomimetics; Filterfeeding; Lamination; Passive ventilation; Optical properties; Fluid dynamics; Bioluminescence…
Propulsion Through the Life of Salps
Table of Contents Keywords: Salps; Jet propulsion; Filter feeding; Asynchronous swimming; Epithelial signalling; Carbon cycling; Vortex rings; Chain…
Tunnel Vision: The Naked Mole Rat’s Extended Phenotype
Table of Contents Keywords: naked mole rat, subterranean environment, extended phenotype, energy efficiency, cardiovascular biomechanics, thermoregulation…
The Physics of Pistol Shrimp and Antarctic Krill
Table of Contents Keywords: Pistol Shrimp, Jet propulsion, Energy efficiency, Shockwaves, Antarctic Krill, Pressure Gradient, Cavitation, Hydrodynamic…
Adaptive Mechanisms of Locusts: Strategies for Survival in Variable Environment
Table of Contents Keywords: locust, aerodynamics, jumping mechanics, wing deformation, tracheal system, respiratory system, carbon capture, flight control…
Navigating the Depths of Hydrozoan and Bryozoan Physical Design Solutions
Table of Contents Keywords: Skeletons, locomotion, medusoid jet propulsion, hydrodynamics, feeding mechanisms, nematocytes. Abstract The phylum Bryozoa…