Background Welcome back. Today’s post will be the first part of a multi-part series about hydrodynamic stability, which is the study of how fluid flows transition from laminar states to turbulent states. Although “hydro” is in its name, this topic covers all types of fluids, such as water, air, honey, and liquid nitrogen. Predicting when a fluid will become unstable is … [Read more...] about Hydrodynamic Stability: Background and Basic Definitions
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The Femininomenon of Chappell Roan
Kayleigh Rose Amstutz from Willard, Missouri, had always felt suffocated by the modest and conventional expectations of her Midwestern upbringing, which made her feel "too much" in every sense. But in 2014, she made the decision to break free for her inner child, determined to embrace a path of unrestrained self-expression. A path marked by prosthetic pig noses, Marie … [Read more...] about The Femininomenon of Chappell Roan
Exploring Memory and Identity Through Janelle Monae’s “Dirty Computer”
Janelle Monáe, a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress, never fails to push the boundaries with her art. Labeled as a concept artist, Monáe transports listeners to another realm where alter egos, scientific fiction, and neo soul come together as one. Monáe’s album, and film project of the same name, Dirty Computer (2018) is no different, combining elements of pop … [Read more...] about Exploring Memory and Identity Through Janelle Monae’s “Dirty Computer”
The Gut: Our Second Brain
When you think about making decisions, processing emotions, or controlling your body's functions, you probably imagine all of this happening in your brain. But, what if I told you that there's another "brain" in your body, one that plays a crucial role in your physical and mental wellbeing? Nestled in the walls of your digestive system is a complex network of neurons … [Read more...] about The Gut: Our Second Brain
The Reynolds Number and its Dynamical Significance in Fluid Flows
Welcome back. In today’s post, I am excited to discuss the Reynolds number, which is one of the most important dimensionless quantities in all of fluid mechanics. By definition, the Reynolds number, denoted Re, is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces in a fluid, but its significance extends beyond this definition. It is a fundamental quantity that indicates how messy … [Read more...] about The Reynolds Number and its Dynamical Significance in Fluid Flows