Fluid dynamics is a cornerstone of both theoretical and applied physics, addressing the motion of fluids and their interactions with boundaries and external forces. Stability analysis, a key component ...

One puff: computational evaluation showing a spatial distribution of single micron-sized drug particles in the human respiratory tract at 3 s after inhalation. (Courtesy: Akshoy R Paul) Researchers in ...

Gain insight into fluid dynamics through numerical simulation. Go beyond theoretical analysis and experimental measurements with the power of reliable computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and heat ...

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Scientists used fluid dynamics to learn how to get the most flavor from pour-over coffee. By Katrina Miller More than a billion cups of coffee are consumed daily: French-press, espresso, cold brew, ...

As wind energy scales up, researchers study the fluid dynamics challenges. Twenty years ago, wind energy was mostly a niche industry that contributed less than 1% to the total electricity demand in ...

Balance the flow: Simulations reveal that the gut alternates between different patterns of contraction to optimize nutrient absorption while regulating the growth of bacteria inside the gut. (Courtesy ...

While injection-induced earthquakes have become commonplace in oil fields where wastewater is pumped deep into the Earth, scientists are trying to figure out why these earthquakes are still happening ...

The Lab Report: Every week, The Lab Report takes a deep dive into the (research) lives of students and professors outside the classroom. Somewhere along the Mississippi River, a blissful current whips ...

Contemporary sports analytics is focused on the analysis of performance data. At Northwestern we propose to change the state of the art by adding new metrics based on, hitherto scarce, physics-based ...