Given that they're such naturally proficient swimmers, the physical structure of fish is increasingly being copied in the design of underwater robots. Scientists have now discovered that by adjusting ...

Manta rays are elegantly shaped. They swim by flapping their fins like enormous wings, and their gills filter for plankton with the utmost precision. These creatures have now inspired human ...

Swimming often appears effortless, a serene glide through water. Yet, beneath that calm surface lies a sport demanding immense physical prowess, precision, and resilience, posing unique challenges ...

Most people view swimming as a fantastic cardio workout, great for getting in shape without the impact on joints. While true, this common perception only scratches the surface of swimming's incredible ...

Underwater vehicles are typically designed for one cruise speed, and they’re often inefficient at other speeds. The technology is rudimentary compared to the way fish swim well, fast or slow. What if ...

A team was able to show that swimming movements are possible even without a central control unit. This not only explains the behavior of microorganisms, it could also enable nanobots to move in a ...

Systemair (NASDAQ Stockholm: SYSR) has been commissioned to deliver ventilation and dehumidification solutions for the new Heleneholm swimming facility in Malmö. The project is carried out together ...

In Swimming World’s latest partnership with coach Abbie Fish and their program, Swim Like A. Fish, a video is presented to help coaches and athletes better understand the depth of the hands for ...

Researchers built a fishlike robot that uses a programmable artificial tendon to tune its own tail stiffness while swimming in a water channel. The results were impressive: The robot could swim over a ...