Von Karman vortices are spectacular in satellite imagery, are more common than they may sound, and, at least in one case, they have proven to be damaging. As a meteorologist, one of my favorite ...

These fiery vortices can stretch skyward, reaching several hundred meters in height. The winds they generate can rival those of severe tornadoes, making them as dangerous as they are mesmerizing.

Controlling this state paves the way for the creation of more intelligent, reconfigurable and energy-efficient devices that mimic the brain.