Jesse T. Ault & co (Brown Engineering) uncover the intriguing world of diffusiophoresis in dead-end pores with time-dependent solute concentrations. Learn how nonlinear dynamics impact particle migration efficiency & potential applications in diverse timescales. go.aps.org/44oEbQk

From squishy tubes to wobbly channels, this study unravels the dance of shear-thinning fluids! Here, Chun et al. combine experiments, theory, and a sprinkle of Carreau model to reveal the secrets of flow rate–pressure drop relations. go.aps.org/4bcruuo #fluiddynamics

PRFluids Editors' Suggestion: Discover the power of self-aligning particles in shear flow with Borker et al.. SAPs maintain permanent orientation without external forces, leading to highly aligned microstructures with unique material properties. @ go.aps.org/3UaifE9

Learn about the sedimentation of a single soluble particle at low Reynolds and high Péclet numbers! In this paper, our peers at PMMH Laboratory examine the dissolution journey of an almost spherical butyramide particle. go.aps.org/3Qgo6q2 #fluiddynamics

In their new letter, a team of researchers from MMOI@LPS explore how foam bubbles transition from straight to zig-zag on textured surfaces, revealing capillary effects and geometric distributions in bubble footprints. A bubbly twist on surface dynamics! go.aps.org/3JvkTzm

🚨 A friendly reminder to join us on April 30th (9AM EDT) for the latest Physical Review Journal Club. Author Jin-Qiang Zhong will discuss their work on large-scale circulations in two-layer turbulent convection. Register for free here: go.aps.org/4csjRRU

In their new paper, Rebecca Liyanage, Xiaojing Fu, Ronny Pini and Ruben Juanes team up to compare experiments and simulations of density-driven convective mixing in 3D porous media, revealing excellent agreement in patterns and mixing rates. @ go.aps.org/3xLtN9h #fluiddynamics

Numerical study on buoyancy-driven annular disks reveals how varying central hole diameter impacts stability and trajectories in free-fall. From vortex rings to recirculating regions, explore the fascinating dynamics with Corsi & co-authors! go.aps.org/3UnPtkO #fluiddynamics

A dance of frost and salt! - Prof Chao Sun (Tsinghua University) and team explored how frost and salt team up in the spreading and freezing dynamics of droplets. Read more about the extended spreading and a surprising 1/10 scaling law twist @ go.aps.org/441uSFT #fluiddynamics

At Physical Review Fluids, our fantastic team of international scholars keeps paving the way for innovative fluids research. Here, our associate editors Prof Chao Sun (@Tsinghua_Uni), Eckart Meiburg (@ucsantabarbara), and Bruce Sutherland (@UAlberta) pose for a photo in Okinawa. #fluiddynamics

Join us on 4/30 for the latest Physical Review Journal Club, on large-scale circulations in two-layer turbulent convection. Registration is free: bit.ly/47zNTQ1

PRFluids Editors' Suggestion: How fascinating is multiphase turbulence! When particles, bubbles or droplets join the flow, they add an enchanting twist. Balachandar et al. present a model that predicts how suspended particles alter turbulence. More @ go.aps.org/4aRejPm

PRFluids Editors' Suggestion: In the realm of poroelastic media, where solid materials deform and fluids meander, chaos and order intertwine in a beautiful symphony. Here, Wu et al. demonstrate fascinating dynamics of solute transport in poroelastic flows. go.aps.org/4aACQIQ

Here, Bhargav Rallabandi & team (@UCR_MechE) unify acoustophoresis and viscous streaming in particle hydrodynamics, shedding light on how we can manipulate particles, balancing inertial-viscous forces, and sorting particles by size/material properties. More @ go.aps.org/49z4ftb

Join Powers et al. on an exciting journey as they delve into the heart of stars and planets to find out how internal heating sources influence convective dynamics! Their study lightens up our understanding of the force behind astrophysical convection. @ go.aps.org/3vM2P0A

Li et al. combine experiments & simulations to explore how rigid fibers interact with triangular obstacles in microfluidic channels. Insights reveal diverse dynamics influenced by initial conditions, paving the way for future microfluidic sorting devices. go.aps.org/4aJbzU7

PRFluids Editors' Suggestion: Say goodbye to hefty computational costs & hello to accurate predictions of near-wall turbulence. Lyu et al. combine nonoverlapping domain decomposition method with machine learning to efficiently model near-wall turbulence. go.aps.org/4cWaL06

Hot off the press! J. Casacuberta et al. (@AETUDelft & TU Delft) unveil a new reverse lift-up effect for stabilizing crossflow instabilities, prompting new possibilities for passive control strategies to optimize laminar flow within boundary layers. More @ go.aps.org/3xyAdZ2

Learn in 2D and control in 3D: Chatzimanolakis et al. use deep reinforcement learning to develop transferable control strategies for drag reduction in flows past circular cylinders. Generalizable from 2D to 3D flows, optimizing efficiency and performance. go.aps.org/3VSim9A

How do cylinders falling in a viscous fluid bounce off walls? Aguilar-Corona et al. expand on the idea of the 'apparent coefficient of restitution' and show the importance of details such as roughness and elasticity at the point of contact. go.aps.org/3IZTwNH #fluiddynamics