Physics of Fluids

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Laser-Guided Herds of Sea Monkeys Show how Zooplankton Migrations May Affect Global Ocean Currents

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 30, 2014–Sea monkeys have captured the popular attention of both children and aquarium hobbyists because of their easily observable life cycle — sold as […]

The Physics of Ocean Undertow

WASHINGTON D.C. May 13, 2014 — People standing on a beach often feel the water tugging the sand away from under their feet. This is the undertow, […]

Working to Cure ‘Dry Eye’ Disease

WASHINGTON D.C. May 6, 2014 — The eye is an exquisitely sensitive system with many aspects that remain somewhat of a mystery—both in the laboratory and in […]

What Makes Flying Snakes Such Gifted Gliders?

WASHINGTON D.C. Mar. 4, 2014 — Animal flight behavior is an exciting frontier for engineers to both apply knowledge of aerodynamics and to learn from nature’s solutions […]

Bats Inspire “Micro Air Vehicle” Designs

WASHINGTON D.C. Feb. 18, 2014 — By exploring how creatures in nature are able to fly by flapping their wings, Virginia Tech researchers hope to apply that […]

Smooth Sailing: Rough surfaces that can reduce drag

WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 17, 2014 — From the sleek hulls of racing yachts to Michael Phelps’ shaved legs, most objects that move through the water quickly are […]

Whither the Teakettle Whistle

WASHINGTON D.C. Nov. 15, 2013 — Despite decades of brewing tea in a whistling kettle, the source and mechanism of this siren sound of comfort has never […]

The Secrets of a Bug’s Flight

WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 12, 2013 — Researchers have identified some of the underlying physics that may explain how insects can so quickly recover from a stall in […]

Cat’s Eyes: Designing the Perfect Mixer

WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 29, 2013 — As any amateur baker knows, proper mixing is crucial to a perfect pastry. Mix too little and ingredients will not be […]