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See the Sun’s surface in higher detail than ever before in new telescope images
Hannah Schunker, University of Newcastle The Sun doesn’t just fuel almost all life on Earth. It’s also our…
The Surprisingly Complex Science of Urinals
Researchers are using fluid dynamics and "anatomically accurate nozzles" to design a splash-free urinal scientifically.
For the first time, scientists observed the ‘hidden swirls’ that affect the flow of sand, rocks and snow
MeSSrro/Unsplash Itai Einav, University of Sydney What looks like ordinary sand, rocks or snow flowing in one direction…
NYU study unlocks physics of a key sailing move
A new study reveals that a sail's stiffness, initial tension, and final angle to the wind are the most critical factors for successfully tacking against the wind.
‘Manu jumping’: The physics behind making humongous splashes in the pool
Maybe you’ve unknowingly tried to do a manu jump. Isabel Pavia/Moment via Getty Images Pankaj Rohilla, Georgia Institute…
Taking a leap of faith into imaginary numbers opens new doors in the real world through complex analysis
Imaginary numbers push the boundaries of calculus and other branches of math. Hill Street Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images…
Is the shallow pool in Paris really slowing Olympic swimmers down? Here’s what the science says
Shane Keating, UNSW Sydney There has been plenty of rain, sweat and tears shed at the Paris Olympics…
Peanut butter is a liquid – the physics of this and other unexpected fluids
The knife easily leaves swirls in the spread. rimglow/iStock via Getty Images Plus Ted Heindel, Iowa State University…