New technology reveals ancient pterosaurs had tail vanes that likely improved their flight.

Scientists used a new technology called Laser Stimulated Fluorescence (LSF) to study ancient pterosaurs, the first vertebrates capable of flight. The research reveals that a vane on the tip of their tails may have improved their flight efficiency. This discovery, which allows researchers to see unseen features in fossils, could provide insights into the evolution of flight and inspire modern technologies like planes and drones.

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