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Tiny Underwater Sand Dunes May Shed Light on Larger Terrestrial and Martian Formations

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 – The English poet William Blake famously implored readers to “see the world in a grain of sand.” In Physics of Fluids, by […]

Simulating the Shear Destruction of Red Blood Cells

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – Many medical devices for treating heart failure generate nonphysiological shear flow. This can trigger the destruction of red blood cells after implantation […]

Predicting Risk of Aneurysm Rupture

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 – Cerebral aneurysms appear in 5% to 8% of the general population. The blood vessel rupture and resultant blood leakage within the brain […]

Washing Dishes with Superheated Steam More Effective, Earth-Friendly

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2022 – Conventional dishwashers often do not kill all the harmful microorganisms left on plates, bowls, and cutlery. They also require long cycle times […]

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 […]