Belly Flops Explained: Physics Behind Painful Poolside Splat

Medicine & Technology Nov 06, 2023

Understanding the science behind why belly flops are painful could lead to engineering applications by exploring flexible solutions to balance impact and vibrations. Continue reading to learn more.

Social Distancing Alone Not Effective: Vaccination, Face Masks, and Ventilation More Important This Winter Season

Nov 24, 2021

Engineers from the University of Cambridge used computer modeling to quantify droplets from when people cough and found that social distancing alone is not enough.

Researchers Track, Visualize Vortices in Quantum Fluid Turbulence

Apr 09, 2021

A team of engineering researchers has taken a step forward in understanding turbulence with a new visualization of how vortices behave in a quantum fluid

Scientists Capture the Moment Fluids Act Like Solids

Aug 17, 2020

Some fluids exhibit a solid-like response to stress, suddenly thickening and becoming solids for a moment upon disturbance - and scientists have captured the exact moment it happens.

Two Separate Researches Present Engineered Ship Cloaking Devices

Aug 19, 2019

The researchers propose two approaches to prevent drag force on objects in water.