Lion+Owl clothing often comes adorned with its taglines: “Be Bright. Be Comfy. Be Brave.” It’s a message of positivity that ...

Owls have inspired new noise reduction technology. The silent flight of the aerial predators is possible because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight ...

Owls have inspired new noise reduction technology. The silent flight of the aerial predators is possible because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise.

Feathers to factories: New owl-inspired aerogel cuts car engine noise by 58% Owls are silent flyers because their feathers and soft skin naturally dampen sound.

The resulting light, porous two-layer aerogel mimics the structures in owl skin and feathers: The bottom porous layer resembles the bird’s skin with microscopic cavities that cancel out low-frequency ...

Owl plumage represents a masterclass in evolutionary camouflage, with feather patterns that provide exceptional concealment during daylight hours when these predators are most vulnerable.