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EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 4 MIN

The Flow Question: Navier–Stokes, Turbulence, and the 3D Enigma

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

We explore how the Navier–Stokes equations extend Newton’s laws to viscous fluids, why nonlinear convective terms spawn turbulence, and the stubborn 3D math question at their core: do smooth solutions always exist or can they blow up? From airplanes and weather to blood flow, these equations underpin real-world physics and engineering—yet a million-dollar prize hinges on proving existence and smoothness (or finding a counterexample). A rigorous, accessible dive into one of mathematics’ most enduring mysteries.Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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