Technology May 24, 2026 · 1 min read

A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned

It's long been accepted that the smoother the surface, the lower the aerodynamic drag. That turns out not always to be the case.

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by Ritsuko Kawai
A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned
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