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 ...

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

Gravitational Water Vortex Hydropower Systems (GWVHP) are innovative micro-hydropower technologies that harness the energy from water flow through the creation of vortices in specially designed ...

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.

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, ...

There are a few additional things to know about the weather associated with the Polar Vortex this time. Firstly, the Great Lakes’ surface water temperatures are still near 40 degrees.