Some trees, like maples and lindens, have seeds that don’t just drop; they spin. As they twirl through the air, the winged seeds slow their descent and catch the wind, giving them a better shot at ...

We’ve seen aircraft based on “helicopter” seeds (technically samara seeds, which include those of maples and elms) before, but this recent design from researchers at the Singapore University of ...

Luke Maximo Bell's solar drone flies with the power that solar cells currently provide. The drone's design is particularly ...

A cruise drone is a type of drone designed for long-duration, long-distance, autonomous flight. Think of it as the “marathon runner” or “reconnaissance aircraft” of the drone world. Its core design ...