From the University of Colorado: “Squid-inspired design could mean better handling of underwater vehicles“:
Inspired by the sleek and efficient propulsion of squid, jellyfish and other cephalopods, a University of Colorado at Boulder researcher has designed a new generation of compact vortex generators that could make it easier for scientists to maneuver and dock underwater vehicles at low speeds and with greater precision.
Another article here.
drox • January 26, 2007 8:40 PM
Jellyfish aren’t cephalopods!
Perhaps someone should inform the University of Colorado…
Ted Demopoulos • January 26, 2007 8:56 PM
“Graceful as a Jellyfish —- errrr, squid”
BOB!! • January 26, 2007 9:52 PM
Bruce – you’ll be pleased to note that apparently in honor of your Friday Squid Blog, the answer on Final Jeopardy today was “Giant Squid”.
I’ve been meaning to send this for nearly a month now. Lego ™ has seen the light. Squids are now available: http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=7775&cn=468&d=70 (In their bionicle range too, by the way.)
James Matthews • January 27, 2007 6:13 PM
Thanks i think it’s great!
Ronnie • January 28, 2007 10:51 AM
A squid cartoon from this week.
http://www.comics.com/creators/speedbump/archive/speedbump-20070124.html
Deborah • January 29, 2007 8:56 AM
Hi Drox:
Re: “Jellyfish aren’t cephalopods” . . . Doh. Point taken. Thanks for the correction!
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George • January 26, 2007 7:49 PM
And I thought Squid On A Stick was so tasty.