Monday, June 27, 2011

Alligators, Faraday Waves, and Love

As reported on i09.com, some physicists found that the alligators were creating Faraday waves with nothing more than their backs, some uncontained pond water, and the force of their love.

Alex, I'll take pattern formation in nature for the win.

Also, here is the wikipedia entry for Faraday waves.

(Tip of the cap to Louis Wang.)

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