General science

General science

A variety of science subjects concerning the fundamental knowledge about different aspects of our world and their underlying principles.

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Kelvin's circulation theorem

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A theorem useful for ideal flows that have negligible viscous forces and a nearly constant density (incompressible flows). Such flows are potential flows and are applicable to the aerodynamics of ...

Symmorphosis

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A theory of structural design of biological organisms that postulates that structure is quantitatively matched to functional demand as a result of regulated morphogenesis during growth and ...

Automotive drive axle

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A theoretical or actual crossbar or assembly that supports a motor vehicle and on which one or more wheels turn. The axle is either a live axle or a dead axle. A live axle, or drive axle, drives ...

Air-inflated fabric structures

Air-inflated fabric structures are categorised as pretensioned structures. They are capable of many advantages not available with traditional structures, including lighter-weight design, rapid and ...

Apical development in plants

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All aboveground organs of plants, including stems, leaves, branches, and flowers, are ultimately derived from a small pool of cells called the shoot apical meristem (SAM). Located at the tip of the ...

Fluorescent signalling in mantis shrimps

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All animals face the problem of producing, detecting, and correctly interpreting signals intended for communication. In any species, effective signals must be appropriately tuned to the sensory ...

Agricultural buildings

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All buildings used on the farm for housing livestock and the farm family and for storing grain, livestock feed, and farm machinery. In the United States, today's farms are larger, more specialized, ...