Press Coverage

The New York Times, The Skin-Deep Physics of Sidewinder Snakes

Emory University News, Physics of snakeskin sheds light on sidewinding

Physics Today, A snake’s skin textures affect its movement

Physics World, Skin structures aid sidewinding snakes

Physics World Podcast, How sidewinder snakes slither sideways, the challenges of creating sustainable infrastructure

Zoo Atlanta, Snake scales are really cool!

Reptiles Magazine, Sidewinder Belly Skin Different Than Non-Sidewinding Snakes

Smithsonian Magazine, Snakeskin Reveals Secrets Behind a Sidewinder’s Twisted Wiggle

Cosmos Magazine, Snakey sine waves

Futurity.org, Belly skin gives sidewinders an edge on sand

Smithsonian Magazine, Invasive Brown Tree Snakes Stun Scientists With Amazing New Climbing Tactic (research by Bruce Jayne at University of Cincinnati)

NPR All Things Considered, How Snakes Fly (Hint: It’s Not On A Plane) (research by Jake Socha at Virginia Tech)

PBS NOVA, Let a Snake-Inspired Robot Be Your Hero Today (biological and robotic research)