Flying fish don't truly fly but their high-speed leaps and long glides are a stunning mix of biology and physics. This video ...

Dear A Moment of Science,             I have a simple question: do flying fish really fly?  Or do they just kind of jump out of the water? Y:        Great question.  And the answer is a yes! There are ...

IT is remarkable that there should still be any doubt as to the facts in connection with the flight of the flying-fish. Dr. Günther ... of the disturbed air” (in the open sea!).

Flying fish can launch themselves six feet in the air at a speed of about 35 miles per hour. From there, they can glide up to 650 feet over the water while dragging their rigid bodies, which act like ...