Trading energy for safety, bees extend legs to stay stable in wind

New research shows some bees brace themselves against wind and turbulence by extending their sturdy hind legs while flying. But this approach comes at a steep cost, increasing aerodynamic drag and the power required for flight by roughly 30 percent, and cutting into the bees' flight performance.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news163161417.html">Trading energy for safety, bees extend legs to stay stable in wind</a></p> <p>New research shows some bees brace themselves against wind and turbulence by extending their sturdy hind legs while flying. But this approach comes at a steep cost, increasing aerodynamic drag and the power required for flight by roughly 30 percent, and cutting into the bees' flight performance.</p>