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Physicists Finally Solve the Falling-Paper Problem
neutron_p writes "The so-called "falling paper" problem has long intrigued scientists. James C. Maxwell pondered the tumbling motions of playing cards in 1853. Why don't flat things fall straight down? Pieces of paper fall down, then rise into the air, then glide along, then again rise... It occurs in a seemingly chaotic manner. Now researchers at Cornell University have solved the falling paper problem by calculating the motions of a scientific journal page in flight and there were a few surprises." There's also a story in the Cornell Sun.
It's a Farkism. Educate yourself. (mod parent down -1, Stupid)
ResidntGeek
Researcher 1: We're going to lose funding if we don't put out some new studies... any ideas?
Researcher 2: But we don't have enough funding to finance any new studies!
Researcher 1: Well lets work with what we have. Get that box of stuff under my desk.
Researcher 2: It's just full of these stupid papers we've never looked at. *tosses said papers into air*
Both Researchers: Ahh hah!
...there still exist such things as hunger, disease, and others that would benefit from scientific research time. Why are we concerned with falling paper?
While I always admire university researches, I sure hope all these findings mount to something. On the contrary I still haven't found legit use for Calculus.