New Dynamo Experiment to Demonstrate Magnetism in the Universe
Flows of molten metal can generate magnetic fields. This so-called dynamo effect creates cosmic magnetic fields, like those found on planets, moons, and even asteroids….
Flows of molten metal can generate magnetic fields. This so-called dynamo effect creates cosmic magnetic fields, like those found on planets, moons, and even asteroids….
Animals have evolved all manner of adaptations to get the nutrients they need. For nectar-feeding bats, long snouts and tongues let them dip in and…
A drop or two of cold cream in hot coffee can go a long way toward improving one’s morning. But what if the two liquids…
Researchers from MIT have discovered a surprising new twist to the mechanics involved when droplets come in contact with surfaces, allowing them to enhance or…
Improve the speed of computational fluid dynamics algorithms in NASA’s FUN3D software. A prize purse of up to $55,000 in overall cash prizes is available….
Engineers have designed a microfluidic device that mimics the pumping mechanism of trees and plants, generating passive hydraulic power that may be used to make…
Astronomers are using Saturn’s clouds to study fluid dynamics, which seeks to understand the motion of gases and liquids. Saturn’s lack of a solid planetary…
Inspired by semiaquatic mammals such as beavers and sea otters, MIT engineers are fabricating fur-like rubbery hair-lined wetsuits that may help keep surfers warm. Beavers…
A new theoretical model describes the relationship between a leaf’s flexibility, the fragmentation of the fluid, and its resulting pattern of raindrop-induced dispersal. Using high-speed…
Researchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory took a series of first-time measurements of turbulent mixing, providing new insights for turbulence modelers. In research featured…
According to newly published research, some of the largest ocean eddies on Earth are mathematically equivalent to the mysterious black holes of space. These eddies…
A new theory from researchers at UC Berkeley explains how “zombie vortices” help lead to the birth of a new star. Reporting in the journal…
MIT scientists uncover quantum behavior in fluid dynamics, offering a new perspective on wave-particle duality. In the early days of quantum physics, in an attempt…
Archer fish have been observed to knock down prey with a precise jet of water that is six times as powerful as the fish could…
Deep below the ocean’s surface, huge eddies are often formed. The depths have their own kinds of weather systems. NASA’s Terra satellite captured this photo…
By using simplified lab models, researchers at UCLA have developed a 30-minute film that demonstrates the large-scale fluid dynamics occurring in the oceans and atmosphere….
Mosquitoes are able to fly adeptly during a rainstorm as well as under clear skies, but how do they manage that feat? Since mosquitoes weigh…