Scientists Observe 'hidden Swirls' Affecting Flow of Sand, Rocks and Snow
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For the first time, scientists observed the ‘hidden swirls’ that affect the flow of sand, rocks and snow
Paper: Experimental confirmation of secondary flows within granular media https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-62669-y