When it comes to the smallest of creatures, the hydrogen bonds that hold water molecules together to form "surface tension" lend enough strength to support their mass: think of insects that skip ...

Bubbles are an optimal way to carry heat, and Jonathan Boreyko's team has engineered a surface that makes them jump to carry even more “During my PhD research at Duke University, I discovered jumping ...

The thermodynamic basis of surface tension for bubbles and drops is reformulated to take into account the variation in surface tension for very small, growing or incipient bubbles and drops. After ...

Anyone who has lathered up soap or seen frothy suds form on top of freshly poured soda has witnessed the delicate science of bubbles in action. But while bubbles and foamy materials are common in ...

Many people love the refreshing effervescence of a soda, champagne, beer or sparkling water. When you take a sip, the gas bubbles in the beverage burst and the released gas tickles your nose. But have ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A tadpole of a gray tree frog sucks in a bubble full of oxygen—a ...

The more times a beer is fermented, the better its bubbles. There’s a lot of physics going on inside a cold glass of beer. This is especially the case right after the initial pour, when the pint ...