Lena TingSocial Links NavigationEmory University Latest articles by Lena Ting Feats of Balance: How Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg? By Lena Ting, Young-Hui Chang published 24 May 17 These birds spend long periods, often asleep, standing on one leg. Is it passive biomechanics or active nervous system control of their muscles that allows them to do easily what's impossible for us? Birds Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1See Venus at its 'greatest brilliancy' this week — or wait until Sept. 20262How will the latest generation of fighter jets stand out? The answer lies in stealth tech.3Lviv pysanka: World's oldest Easter egg4Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope reveals hidden past of the 'Crystal Ball Nebula'5Why is yawning contagious?
Feats of Balance: How Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg? By Lena Ting, Young-Hui Chang published 24 May 17 These birds spend long periods, often asleep, standing on one leg. Is it passive biomechanics or active nervous system control of their muscles that allows them to do easily what's impossible for us?
