mechanics
- The relationship between pectoral fin ray stiffness and swimming behavior in Labridae: insights into design, performance and ecology
Summary: Interspecific differences exist in pectoral fin ray flexural stiffness. The spatial distribution of stiffness across the fin surface enables an advantageous bending regime for propulsion in each species.
- The mechanics of head-supported load carriage by Nepalese porters
Highlighted Article: The low energy consumption of Nepalese porters while carrying load cannot be explained by a reduction of their muscular mechanical work.
- Probability distributions of whisker–surface contact: quantifying elements of the rat vibrissotactile natural scene
Highlighted Article: Simulations of rat whisking motions are used to quantify the probabilities of whisker–object contact in complex environments and to define the tactile natural scene.