CAREER Award to Advance Understanding of Fluid Flows What often appears to be a random flow of particles can be characterized more effectively, allowing scientists and engineers to have a better understanding and control over areas such as airborne spread of disease agents.
Want consensus? Look to fish (PhysOrg.com) -- A flock of birds. A school of fish. An army of ants. Glance at these groupings and they appear to move in unison effortlessly. Take a closer look and youâll see an intricate symphony of leaders and followers, cues and signals, consensus building and decision-making.
UQ physicist named Fellow Member of international optical society Physicist and Head of The University of Queensland (UQ) School of Mathematics and Physics has just been elevated to the rank of Fellow Member by a world-leading optics professional society for her exceptional contributions to the field of optics.
Slowing ocean current caused Earth to spin faster (PhysOrg.com) -- Most people probably didnât notice it, but back in 2009, the Earth spun around on its axis a tiny bit faster than usual, making for some slightly shorter days. It only happened for a couple of weeks and during that time, the days were only shortened by 0.1 milliseconds, but still, the whole idea seems a bit unsettling. This speed-up apparently came about due to ocean currents ...
Countdown to the Crown: Week 5 - Feb. 3, 2012 Exclusive to DRF.com. Countdown to the Crown returns for a seventh season online as one of the most comprehensive handicapperâs scouting reports of the 3-year-old scene.
Countdown to the Crown: Week 6 - Feb. 10, 2012 Editorâs Note: Countdown to the Crown returns for a seventh season online as one of the most comprehensive handicapperâs scouting reports of the 3-year-old scene.
Gulfstream Analysis Post Time: 12:35 p.m. All horses appear in post position orderPost Time: 12:35 p.m.FIRST-6 fur; $22,500; clm($20,000); 4upCITY GIFT broke maiden in last start on dirt. MEZUMAN broke maiden going shorter. CORAL SANDS cuts back to sprint for return to dirt.PN...
State horses prep for the Derby ONLY 84 DAYS remain till the running of the Kentucky Derby on May 5, and we may have an Oklahoma interest going for the blanket of roses on that day if things shake out well.
NCSE Picks Fight Against Climate Science Deniers The National Center for Science Education is a wonderful institution dedicated to fighting junk science from entering our Nationâs schools and media. This is a tireless and often thankless job, yet there are so few âthink tankâ type organizations to promote science standards out there that they really stand out. I had the fortune 2 years ago to visit their offices and was impressed by how ...