airflow

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They then evaluated impulsivity by observing how well the flies could stop moving when exposed to strong airflow, which they naturally find unpleasant.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

This mechanism works in a way that is similar to a human whistle, except the airflow that creates the sound becomes turbulent inside the horse's larynx rather than at the lips.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

"The airflow over that section is really, really important," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

The dead are placed in sealed vessels bedded with clover, hay and straw and equipped to regulate airflow, temperature and moisture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Because each point in the airflow was dependent on the others, an error made in one part of the series would cause an error in all the others.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly