Posts by: Matthew

Biomedical Engineer. Artist.

Moths: Wings Are For More Than Flying

October 11, 2012 at 2:23 pm

If anyone has ever seen (or squashed) a moth, they’ve probably noticed the powdery residue that comes off them. What many people don’t understand is that that residue isn’t a powder. They’re scales…Yes, scales. The moth’s family nomenclature is Lepidoptera, which means “scale wing”. Why would moths have scales on the device that they primarily […]

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Pelecanus Onocrotalus – Great White Pelican

September 24, 2012 at 2:48 am

The Great White Pelican is indeed one of the most interesting birds in the avian species. It is capable of the feats of multiple birds, such as extended flight, and even swimming. However, the characteristic that makes this bird unique is the fact that it has a “gular pouch” within it’s beak. However, before I […]

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