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Whizzing whirligig beetles, the sound of pouring water, shuttlecock mechanics

12 Jan 2024 Michael Banks
liquid pouring from a spout
Tea-riffic: a jet of water that breaks into droplets before hitting the surface results in a loud sound being produced. (Courtesy: Ho-Young Kim et al./APS 2023)
Whirligig beetles can reach speeds of up to one metre per second – or 100 body lengths per second

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