fluid dynamics
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The Fascinating Physics Of Blood Splatters
During the 2007 murder trial of music mogul Phil Spector, forensic experts for the defence and prosecution disagreed on how to interpret the blood spatter patterns on clothing worn by both Spector and his victim, among other disputed physical evidence. The end result was a hung jury, forcing the presiding judge to declare a mistrial.
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How Flowers Help Us Understand Why Bridges Collapse
The catastrophic collapse of Washington State’s Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940 launched intensive research into the aerodynamics of bridge design. Now a team of South Korean scientists have identified a geometric structure that can better withstand the complicated aerodynamic forces at play — and they found their inspiration in the shape of a daffodil stem.
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These Ready-To-Mix Drug Capsules Are The Size Of A Red Blood Cell
The idea of separated medications that only mix inside the body at a desired location is an old one, but it’s never been possible with something that can be injected directly into the bloodstream. Made with three needles, a blast of electricity and a thorough knowledge of fluid dynamics, these capsules are the first step…
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This Blast Of Beads Is An Analogue For The Early Universe
A machine shoots a blast of beads at a metal target. The result is a beautiful conical structure known as a “water bell”. It’s significant because one kind of substance (granular material) changes its behaviour to act like another substance entirely — and the universe has seen this kind of change before.