The SciencesJanuary 28, 2001
Does Water Flowing down a Drain Spin Differently Depending on the Hemisphere?
Theoretical physics may not be powerful enough to rule over every individual eddy of water
Stories by Fred Decker
Fred W. Decker is a meteorologist at Oregon State University in Corvallis.
Particle PhysicsOctober 21, 1998
Does Hot Water Freeze Faster than Cold Water?
Some people swear that hot water freezes faster than cold water. Here’s what science has to say about it