Turbulent flows, such as those generating the thermonuclear flames of a supernova, are difficult to measure, so we rely on simulations for insights. The largest simulation to date reveals unexpected flow dynamics.
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Schmidt, W. From tea kettles to exploding stars. Nature Phys 2, 505–506 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys370
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