The World from PRX

fluid dynamics

Environment
Company making detergent bottles out of ocean plastic
In an experiment that explored the fluid physics of foam, Guinness emerged the clear winner as the beer least likely to spill when jostled.
Science
The marvelously stabilizing power of beer foam
Global Politics
MAP: Officials urge caution, warn of danger as Hurricane Sandy becomes ‘Frankenstorm’
Environment
Physics theory suggests everything that moves is based on a ‘flow system’
Environment
Tracking Hurricanes from the Caribbean
Forecasting Hurricanes
Development & Education
Pump Prices Drive Weekend Plans Off Course
The Living on Earth Almanac
Where the Wild Places Are
Storm Brewing
Loop Current Powers Hurricanes
Almanac/Hot Air Balloon
Almanac/Hot Air Balloon
Almanac: Supersonic Bear
Global Politics
Balloons and the ethics of hoaxing
Environment
Stormy Weather? Predictions for the Hurricane Season
Business, Economics and Jobs
Gas pump economics
Environment
Geo Quiz