Arctic ice sets speed limit for major ocean current
Long-term melting may lead to release of huge volumes of cold, fresh water into the North Atlantic, impacting global climate.
Technique quickly identifies extreme event statistics
Machine-learning model provides risk assessment for complex nonlinear systems, including boats and offshore platforms.
Beach sand ripples can be fingerprints for ancient weather conditions
Experiments show shifting ripple patterns can signal times of environmental flux.
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.