Researchers explain why feather shafts change shape when under stress

Researchers,for the first time, have revealed why the shape of the feather shaft changes from round to square when it’s put under stress.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161212155948.htm

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