In their quest to increase the efficiency of wind turbines, researchers incorporate the shape of the hump backed whale's tubercles in its design.
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In their quest to increase the efficiency of wind turbines, researchers incorporate the shape of the hump backed whale's tubercles in its design.
Added: Sep 11, 2008
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