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Saltwater Blobs Explain Puzzling Ocean Patterns

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Physics 5, 74 (2012) – Published July 6, 2012
Surprisingly uniform layers that form in the ocean result from salt fingers—long, vertical tubes of water with salt content different from their surroundings—according to simulations.
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Ancient Rainfall, Carved in Stone

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Physics 5, 64 (2012) – Published June 8, 2012
Mysterious ripples on stalactites are explained by a theory that includes the dripping water’s fluid dynamics. The results could help researchers reconstruct ancient precipitation records.