A leak can actually stop itself, as shown in this video. To demonstrate, the team used a tube pierced with a small hole. When filled, water initially shoots out the Keep reading
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Building Liquid Circuits
Building microfluidic circuits is generally a multi-day process, requiring a clean room and specialized manufacturing equipment. A new study suggests a quicker alternative using fluid walls to define the circuit Keep reading
Collecting Water in the Desert
Desert-dwelling plants like cactuses have to be efficient collectors of water. Many types of cactus are particularly good at gathering water from fog that condenses on their spines. Droplets that Keep reading