Both Tour de France racers and recreational cyclists can improve performance by riding hardest into the wind. As the elite riders of the Tour de France race towards the finish line of the grueling, 21-stage race this weekend, they are looking for any little tactical advantage they can gain over their rivals. New research from […]
biomechanics
Slippery Coating Makes Snake Bellies Slither
Fatty layer covering snakeskin protects animal’s underside against scrapes and wear. Snakes can slither smoothly over almost any surface, from jungle branches to desert sands, without damaging their skin – an ability that has fascinated researchers. “How can snakes move across very harsh and abrasive environments and still have belly skin that is shiny and […]