Enlarge / Shark intestines are naturally occurring Tesla valves; scientists have figured out how to mimic their unique structure. (credit: Sarah L. Keller/University of Washington)
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Tailwinds don’t help “everesting” cyclists
Enlarge / Physicist Martin Bier in an aerodynamic tuck, a cycling position that reduces wind resistance. (credit: Martin Bier) Many avid bicyclists these days have
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Dark Matter Could Be Hiding in Gravitational Wave Data
The team added new limits to how dark matter could interact with the LIGO detector, boosting hopes for future runs.
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Rogue Ocean Waves Can Become Even More Monstrous, Study Finds
Using a unique, circular wave pool, engineers learned that waves can be four time steeper than previously calculated.
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Physicists discover “hidden turbulence” throughout van Gogh’s Starry Night
Enlarge / Many have seen a reflection of Vincent van Gogh’s inner turmoil in the swirling vortices of The Starry Night. (credit: Public doman) Vincent
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Researchers Turn Skin Invisible Using Food Dye
Turns out ordinary food dye can make living tissue safe and temporarily transparent. Still, maybe don’t try it on your kids.
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