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These unique characteristics of owl wings enable a reduction in noise typically attributed to the airflow around airplane wings. Recent research by engineers like Justin Jaworski and Ian Clark has sought to replicate this quieting effect. Experimenting with various materials, they discovered that a wedding veil worked best as a fabric covering for airfoils, demonstrating a significant leap toward quieter aircraft. The implications of such findings extend to many areas, including modifications in wind turbine designs to enhance performance.