Physics of Fluids

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Do Wind Instruments Disperse COVID Aerosol Droplets?

WASHINGTON, August 16, 2022 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, many live musical events and festivals were postponed and even canceled to protect musicians and audience members. When […]

Body Posture Affects How Oral Drugs Absorbed by Stomach

WASHINGTON, August 9, 2022 – A common, economic, and easy method of administering drugs is orally, by swallowing a pill or capsule. But oral administration is the […]

Sizzling Sound of Deep-Frying Reveals Complex Physics

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2022 – Experienced cooks can determine when cooking oil has reached the right temperature for deep-frying by inserting moistened chopsticks in the hot oil. […]

Uncorking Champagne Bottle Produces Supersonic Shock Waves

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2022 – Opening a bottle of champagne traditionally marks the beginning of a festive celebration. Following the fun pop of the cork, a fizz […]

COVID-19 Superspreader Events Originate from Small Number of Carriers

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2022 – Among several infectious disease terms to enter the public lexicon, superspreading events continue to make headlines years after the first cases of […]

Rocket Engine Exhaust Pollution Extends High into Earth’s Atmosphere

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – Reusable space technology has led to a rise in space transportation at a lower cost, as popularized by commercial spaceflights of companies […]

At Home, Do-It-Yourself Fluid Mechanics

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2022 – Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused many disruptions in the educational system, it also led to some surprising benefits. In Physics of Fluids, […]

Exploring Dynamics of Blood Flow in Vascular, Atherosclerotic Diseases

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2022 – Medical interventions, such as improving diet, lowering blood lipids, or controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, can only do so much when […]

Face Shape Influences Mask Fit, Suggests Problems with Double Masking Against COVID-19

WASHINGTON, May 3 2022 – In its updated guidance at the start of 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said loosely woven cloth masks […]