As children we’re taught that there are three basic states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. The latter two are known scientifically as fluids. But the world doesn’t divide quite Keep reading
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Pressing Non-Newtonian Fluids
For many fluids, the relationship between force and deformation is not simple. The catch-all name for these materials is non-Newtonian fluids. In a recent episode, the Hydraulic Press Channel did Keep reading
How Patterns Repel Water
Superhydrophobic surfaces repel water. Both naturally occurring and manmade materials with this property share a common feature: micro- or nanoscale structures on their surface. Lotus and lily leaves are coated Keep reading
Glass Isn’t a Fluid
Mark R writes: Glass is a Fluid, Too Post complex equations regarding how long it would take a certain window to flow, and post pictures of sunken glass. This would Keep reading