Z94 - The Rock Station » Cornell University http://z94.com Lawton/Fort Sill's Rock Station Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Cornell University Scientists Examine Mosh Pits for Studies on Riots and Natural Patterns http://z94.com/scientists-examine-mosh-pits/ http://z94.com/scientists-examine-mosh-pits/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:28:47 +0000 Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann http://loudwire.com/?p=124927 Who says metalheads are just a bunch of chest-pounding neanderthals? Certainly not Cornell University doctoral students Jesse Silverberg and Matt Bierbaum, who are studying within the school's department of Condensed Matter Physics. The brainy duo have looked to rock and metal concerts in order to study the physics behind mosh pits, which could possibly help scientists gain a deep understanding of extreme situations such as "riots and panicked responses to disasters."

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