How a fly flies

Title:
How a fly flies
Speaker:
Michael Dickinson
Description:

An insect's ability to fly is one of the greatest feats of evolution. Michael Dickinson looks at how a fruit fly takes flight with such delicate wings, thanks to a clever flapping motion and flight muscles that are both powerful and nimble. But the secret ingredient: the incredible fly brain.

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TEDTalks
Duration:
15:55
Format: HTML5
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Original