New water microcleaners self-disperse, capture microplastics and float up for removal
In a new paper, researchers at North Carolina State University show proof of concept for a system that—in a single ...
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'Microlightning' between water droplets could have sparked life on Earth. Here's how
The building blocks of life on Earth may have been fueled by tiny sparks hopping between water droplets. Four billion years ...
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Tiny lightning bolts discovered in water droplets—and it might explain how life began on Earth
Water droplets create “microlightning” when they split, producing electrical discharges without any external power source These tiny electrical sparks can transform simple gases into complex organic ...
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These hot oil droplets can bounce off any surface
Droplets bouncing off surfaces are an everyday phenomenon, like raindrops bouncing off lotus leaves or water drops sizzling in a hot pan, levitating and sliding around—aka the Leidenfrost effect.
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Watch: NASA astronaut Don Pettit’s video of water droplets orbiting a needle in space stuns internet – “Zero gravity is so dope”
NASA astronaut Don Pettit conducted a fascinating experiment on the ISS, demonstrating how charged water droplets circle a Teflon knitting needle in microgravity. The results, showcased in a video ...
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On Camera, NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Shows Charged Water Droplets Orbiting Needle
A video that the NASA astronaut shared showed how charged water droplets move around a Teflon knitting needle in microgravity. The fascinating experiment has generated a lot of interest online, with ...
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‘Wild’ video of water droplets orbiting a needle in space stuns fans: ‘Zero gravity is so dope’ - watch
Recently, the NASA astronaut posted an exciting video that shows water drops dancing around a needle. Astronaut Don Pettit shared this pic that shows overlapping frames from his video involving ...