Daffodils Help Inspire Design of Stable Structures
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 12:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers from in South Korea have found that a structure with a twisted, helical shape and an elliptical cross section -- inspired by the stem of a daffodil -- can reduce drag and eliminate side-force fluctuations. The researchers describe their findings this week in Physics of Fluids.