Optimized Flow: Fluid Flow & Energy Efficiency

Optimized Flow: Fluid Flow & Energy Efficiency Fluid and aerodynamics in nature help organisms move efficiently through air and water. Birds and fish have streamlined bodies to reduce drag, allowing for faster, energy-efficient movement.

The challenge

This innovation addresses a key sustainability or performance challenge.

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Optimized Flow: Fluid Flow & Energy Efficiency Fluid and aerodynamics in nature help organisms move efficiently through air and water. Birds and fish have streamlined bodies to reduce drag, allowing for faster, energy-efficient movement. Shark skin has tiny ridges that minimize water resistance, inspiring swimwear and ship coatings.