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How Soft Liquid Droplets Erode Hard Surfaces

A first-of-its-kind study led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers reveals why liquid droplets have the ability to erode hard surfaces. The discovery could help engineers design better, more erosion-resistant materials. Using a newly developed technique, the researchers were able to measure hidden quantities such as the shear stress and pressure created by the ...

Troy Oakes

Liquid droplet creating ripples on the water's surface.

Gods on Earth: When Rocks Take Human Form

There are certain instances in nature when rocks take human form. “Men hang out their signs indicative of their respective trades; shoemakers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but in the mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to show ...

Nspirement Staff