196: Spinning universe with Dr. Cheng

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196: Spinning universe with Dr. Cheng

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Dr. Jon Cheng tells us about his fluid flow experiments. These experiments investigate fundamental physics. They can be applied to the movement of the Earth's core as well as things like liquid batteries. Is electro-vortex flow the coolest phrase said on the show yet? Listen and decide!

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Apr 17, 2022

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