Magnets and water combine to create a fascinating vortex in motion. The interaction of magnetic forces guides the swirling water, forming an eye-catching display of science and creativity. This unique ...

When humans kick swim through water, vortices form around their legs, generating the force that propels them forward. However ...

Fighting fire usually involves water or foam, but they can be messy and environmentally destructive. Engineers at Ohio State ...

The D.C. area is wrapped up in a polar vortex, and this cold weather can wreak havoc on your plumbing if you’re unprepared. These extremely cold temperatures can freeze and burst a water pipe in ...

Local legends include a vortex in the center of Bell Pond and a sea serpent terrorizing the shores of Indian Lake.

The plunging polar vortex is bringing subfreezing temperatures to some of the southernmost points of the U.S. A forming storm system is threatening to dump snow on parts of Texas and Oklahoma, while c ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered that the structure of vortices generated around a swimmer's feet changes with increasing speed during underwater undulatory swimming. Specifically, ...