Like athletes in many of the gravity sports in the Winter Olympics, lugers want to be as aerodynamic as possible to minimize their drag. Once a luger has started sliding, Keep reading
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Sochi 2014: Why is Ice Slippery?
Ice is a key component of many Winter Olympic disciplines, including figure skating, hockey, speed skating, curling, and the sliding sports. The low friction and slippery nature of the ice Keep reading
Sochi 2014 Incoming
The Winter Olympics are underway in Sochi, Russia, and here at FYFD, I am busy preparing a special series of posts on fluid dynamics in the Winter Games. Look for Keep reading