Ever wonder how a gas pump shuts off when the tank is full? You might guess that there’s a sophisticated electronic sensor hidden in there. But there isn’t! Gas pumps Keep reading
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The Shape of Splashes
When a wedge falls into a pool, it creates a distinctive, doubly-curved splash. Here’s how it works. When the front of the wedge first enters the water, it creates a Keep reading
Venturi Splashes
Diving can generate some remarkable splashes. Here researchers explore the splashes from a wedge-shaped impactor. At high speeds, they found that the splash sheet pushed out by the wedge curls Keep reading
Windy Urban Corridors (*)
For pedestrians, windy conditions can be uncomfortable or even downright dangerous. And while you might expect the buildings of an urban environment to protect people from the wind, that’s not Keep reading