EPISODE · May 28, 2024 · 6 MIN
Can studying birds help prevent clear-air turbulence?
from Mornings with Simi · host Curiouscast
The sky may seem calm, but air is constantly moving, creating turbulence, which is becoming more common due to climate change. Severe turbulence can cause injuries or death, as seen in a recent Singapore Airlines flight incident. Guest: Emily Shepard, Professor of Bioscience and Expert in Bird Flight and Air Flow at Swansea University in Wales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The sky may seem calm, but air is constantly moving, creating turbulence, which is becoming more common due to climate change. Severe turbulence can cause injuries or death, as seen in a recent Singapore Airlines flight incident. Guest: Emily Shepard, Professor of Bioscience and Expert in Bird Flight and Air Flow at Swansea University in Wales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can studying birds help prevent clear-air turbulence?
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