Search results for drag force

Space Exploration Sep 6, 2023

Examining the effect of different geometric porosities on aerodynamic characteristics of supersonic parachutes

The safe landing of the probe is one of the most difficult challenges in Mars exploration, and the Mars supersonic parachute is extremely important for this process. To date, all the successful Mars exploration missions have ...

Space Exploration Sep 6, 2023

Scientists study mode switching control for drag-free satellite based on region of attraction

In recent decades, drag-free satellites have been used in high-precision missions, such as testing the general relativity, verifying the geodetic and frame-dragging effects, measuring Earth's gravity field, etc. In space ...

Astronomy Aug 31, 2023

How does 'MAD' accretion form around a black hole?

An international scientific team has revealed for the first time the magnetic field transport processes in the accretion flow of a black hole and the formation of a "MAD"—a magnetically arrested disk—in the vicinity of ...

Environment Aug 24, 2023

Deadly heat wave in the central US strains infrastructure, transportation

Temperatures have soared in the central U.S., leading to deaths in some states as more dangerous heat is expected, a national weather service official said.

Economics & Business Aug 23, 2023

Junk fees and drip pricing: The underhanded tactics we hate yet still fall for

You see a fantastic offer, like a hotel room. You decide to book. Then it turns out there is a service fee. Then a cleaning fee. Then a few other extra costs. By the time you pay the final price, it is no longer the fantastic ...

Soft Matter Aug 22, 2023

Fluid dynamics researchers shed light on how partially submerged objects experience drag

One of the most common and practically useful experiments in all of fluid dynamics involves holding an object in air or submerging it fully underwater, exposing it to a steady flow to measure its resistance in the form of ...

Polymers Aug 22, 2023

Hydrogel locomotion regulated by light and electric fields

Materials scientists aim to develop autonomous materials that function beyond stimulus responsive actuation. In a new report in Science Advances, Yang Yang and a research team in the Center for Bioinspired Energy Science ...

Economics & Business Aug 21, 2023

Dallas sues Navy, again, with Hensley Field redevelopment plans in limbo

Dallas is once again suing to try to force the U.S. Navy to finish cleaning up a contaminated former Naval airfield after the military branch has blown its previous deadline to clear the site by seven years.

Planetary Sciences Aug 15, 2023

This solar cycle, the sun's activity is more powerful and surprising than predicted

What do you feel when you see the aurora?

Plants & Animals Jul 20, 2023

Examining how the world's largest water striders jump on water

Water striders live on the water surface and their leg length ranges from several to over 100 millimeters. It is well known that they use their long hydrophobic legs and support their bodies on the surface without breaking ...

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