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Squid power slithers into dock

Posted December 14, 2006 7:03 AM

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Vortex thrusters inspired by squid, jellyfish and other cephalopods could make it easier for scientists to manoeuvre and dock underwater vehicles at low speeds and with greater precision.

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Re: Squid power slithers into dock

12/16/2006 3:23 AM

Ahem, jellyfish are not cephalopods. Do we mean, cuttlefish?
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12/16/2006 11:41 AM

The navy meant to examine cuttlefish, but someone made a typo and they went after scuttlefish instead... Anyhow, the whole project sank.
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