Curvature Helps Stiffen Fish Fins (VIDEO) Brown University This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption New research shows how the architecture of fish fins combines the bending strength of bones with the elastic resistance of the membrane that lashes them together, making the fin stiffer. The way in which this architecture transmits forces is broadly similar to the way in which forces are transmitted in a slice of pizza that is curved at the crust and becomes more rigid along its length. Credit Mandre Lab / Brown University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.