Mathematics can help us understand complex, fascinating phenomena, such as the schooling of fish. In the new paper “Emergence of in-line swimming patterns in zebrafish pairs”, published in journal Flow, […]
Media cover deep-sea glass sponge research
The newest study modeling the flow of fluids in the glass sponge, led by Profs. Giacomo Falcucci and Maurizio Porfiri, has been covered by a number of news outlets: […]
The mysteries of the glass sponge – new research published in Nature
The Venus flower basket glass sponge – a unique creature living in the depths of the Pacific ocean – is the object of the new study published recently in the […]
Stopping the spread of COVID-19 with adherence to containment measures
Understanding how many should adhere to public health measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 is critical to stop the diffusion of the virus. Our collaborator, Prof. Alessandro Rizzo, presented […]
New ultraviolet sensors to detect sunlight damage of webbings
Webbing structures are widely used in engineering applications, such as inflatable space habitats, automobile safety belts, parachutes, and military helmets. Quantifying their damage due to sun exposure, and in particular […]