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Young Coastal Dunes Self-Organize Like Phase-Separating Fluids

Original: Dunes Follow a Hidden Physics: Young Coastal Dune Landscapes Self-Organize Like Phase-Separating Fluids

New physics research reports that young coastal dune landscapes follow a hidden self-organization rule, behaving like phase-separating fluids. The finding suggests dune patterns emerge from universal physical processes similar to those governing oil and water separating, offering a simpler way to model how dune fields evolve over time.

Why now: A new study offers a surprising physics-based explanation for how dune landscapes form, drawing attention from science readers.

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