Owls’ silent flight inspires new noise reduction technology (IMAGE)

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Owls’ silent flight inspires new noise reduction technology

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A new soundproofing material (fluffy white disk, right image) that mimics the structure of owl skin and feathers reduced the rumble of a car engine more than a traditional felt fiber soundproofing material (fluffy white disk, left image).

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Adapted from ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2025, DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5c04691

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