All vortex articles
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NewsFrom order to chaos: Understanding the principles behind collective motion in bacteria
A new study has revealed how bacterial swarms transition from organized movement to chaotic flow. Combining large-scale experiments, computer modeling, and mathematical analysis, the team uncovered intermediate states that emerge between order and turbulence.
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NewsTiny vortices help detect dangerous viruses
Due to the specific wavelengths of vibrations used to create these tiny whirlpools, they efficiently trap cells, bacteria and other larger bioparticles found in saliva while leaving antibodies and viruses free to flow forward through multiple biosensing chambers.