Physics of Fluids

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Ventilation Matters: Engineering Airflow to Avoid Spreading COVID-19

WASHINGTON, November 2, 2021 — As we approach two full years of the COVID-19 pandemic, we now know it spreads primarily through airborne transmission. The virus rides […]

Using Overpasses as Shelter From Tornado?

WASHINGTON, October 26, 2021 — Meteorologists and emergency workers continue to contest the popular thinking that waiting out a tornado under an overpass is safe. According to […]

When Breezy, Wear Masks Outdoors to Prevent Coronavirus Exposure

WASHINGTON, October 12, 2021 — As the highly infectious delta variant of the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, guidelines from the Centers for Disease […]

Homemade Face Masks Work; Effectiveness Varies Depending on How They Are Made

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2021 — Since the spread of virus causing COVID-19 continues, experts recommended wearing homemade facemasks when surgical or N95 masks are not available to […]

Noninvasive Eye Procedure Provides Potential Pathway for Virus, Disease Carriers

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2021 – A common eye test could expel tear droplets up to a meter away from the patient, potentially spreading viruses that cause COVID-19 […]

Nanofiber Face Masks Improve Filtration Efficiency, Need Replacing More Often

WASHINGTON, September 7, 2021 — Since its outbreak, the COVID-19 virus has infected more than 207.7 million people worldwide and has claimed more than 4.3 million lives, […]

Tea Time Gets Flavor Boost from Thin Film, Impure Water

WASHINGTON, September 7, 2021 — Getting your day started sometimes feels like it requires magic, but making a good cup of tea requires a little science. In […]

Wash Your Hands For 20 Seconds: Physics Shows Why

WASHINGTON, August 17, 2021 — Though hand-washing is proven effective in combating the spread of disease and infection, the physics behind it has rarely been studied. But […]

Computational Evaluation of Drug Delivery Reveals Room for Inhalers Improvement

WASHINGTON, August 10, 2021 — Increased air pollution in recent years has not only contributed to deteriorating environmental conditions in cities across the globe. It has also […]