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By breathing new life into an old model, scientists explore the behavior of turbulent puffs, and what it means for the spread of COVID-19.

Professor Amy Shen is joining OIST to head the Micro/Bio/Nano Fluidics Unit to study complex fluids.

Professor Amy Shen, who leads the Micro/Bio/Nanofluidics Unit, has been made a 2021 Fellow of the American Physical Society for her significant contributions to the field of fluid dynamics.

Unexpected spiral vortex phenomenon found when liquid is pushed through cross-shaped pathways.

Researchers have found that competing strains of Escherichia coli bacteria form distinctive lane-like patterns as their populations grow.

OIST researchers develop better tools to characterize polymer solutions using microfluidic platforms, promising improvements in healthcare applications.

The concepts behind the arrangement of sand and sugar can explain the diamond shape of two asteroids spinning millions of miles away.

A microencapsulation method, developed by OIST researchers, can help to overcome major challenges in pancreatic islet transplantation.

OIST researchers create a novel sensor capable of measuring both charge and mass of biomolecules with potential applications in healthcare diagnostics.

Using simulations, researchers uncover a key clue as to whether hurricanes will decay or re-intensify after hitting land.

Professor Amy Shen develops smartgels, viscous and elastic substances with useful properties such as sensitivity to glucose spikes, which would help diabetics monitor their blood sugar.

Physics research provides new insights into the fluctuations of wind energy, with implications for engineering and policy.