06/04/2026
In California, photographer Anand Varma collaborated with scientists to explore the mechanics of a hummingbird in flight. By using a fine mist—created by ultrasonic foggers—to visualize airflow around an Anna’s hummingbird, the team captured the movements that occur as its wings flip more than 90 degrees and reverse course.
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