News tagged with flow velocities

Solving Teapot Effect

(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of scientists from France have worked out why teapots dribble at low flow rates, and how to stop them. The effect is called the "teapot effect", and solving it could finally put an ...

Physics / General Physics

created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (12) | comments 10 weblog

Straighten up and fly right: Moths benefit more from flexible wings than rigid (w/ Videos)

Most scientists who create models trying to understand the mechanics and aerodynamics of insect flight have assumed that insect wings are relatively rigid as they flap.

Physics / General Physics

created Jun 29, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Pesticide impact: Comparing lab, field-scale results

Assessing the environmental risk of pesticide use is an important, complex task that requires knowledge of the equilibrium sorption parameter. This helps researchers assess the risk of pesticides leaching into groundwater. ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

NASA technology key component of new diagnostic aid from DynaDx

NASA technology will now be available to the medical community to help in the diagnosis and prediction of syndromes that affect the brain, such as stroke, dementia, and traumatic brain injury.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Oct 20, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0