Etienne Demarly: Mastering fluid flow and bubble boil
Through meticulous computations, nuclear science and engineering student Etienne Demarly simulates conditions inside a nuclear reactor.
New theory describes intricacies of a splashing droplet
Findings may help track movement of pesticides and biological contaminants.
Going with the flow
Ken Kamrin’s model of granular material flow could impact how we interact with sand, soil, pills, industrial materials, and more.
Fundamental equations guide marine robots to optimal sampling sites
New principled approach helps autonomous underwater vehicles explore the ocean in an intelligent, energy-efficient manner.
Ocean sound waves may reveal location of incoming objects
New acoustic analysis could pinpoint impacts by meteorites or possibly plane debris.
Engineers identify key to albatross’ marathon flight
Flying in shallow arcs helps birds stay aloft with less effort.
Deep waters spiral upward around Antarctica
Research reveals the upwelling pathways and timescales of deep, overturning waters in the Southern Ocean.
Technique spots warning signs of extreme events
Method may help predict hotspots of instability affecting climate, aircraft performance, and ocean circulation.
Our hairy insides
Engineers predict how flowing fluid will bend tiny hairs that line blood vessels and intestines.
New scaling law predicts how wheels drive over sand
Formula could help optimize construction vehicles, military tanks, and rovers on Mars.
Illuminating uncertainty
Youssef Marzouk aims to improve predictions of everything from underground pollution to daily weather.
Watering the world
New design cuts costs, energy needs for drip irrigation, bringing the systems within reach for more farmers.