The Andean condor’s drag-reducing aerodynamic wings have inspired the creation of a winglet, which, when added to a wind turbine blade, boosted energy production by an average of 10%, according to a ...

To design a better wind turbine, a startup called Biome took inspiration from the Andean condor. The massive bird—weighing as much as 35 pounds, with a wingspan as wide as 12 feet—can glide for hours ...

A design modification inspired by the wings of the Andean condor could increase the energy generated by wind turbines. Various bird species have upturned tips on the end of their wings, which help ...