Curated Video
The Leidenfrost Effect
This video explains the Leidenfrost Effect, a phenomenon where water droplets form and slide on a hot surface instead of instantly evaporating. It is caused by a thin layer of vapor that insulates the droplets from direct contact with...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: When Water Flows Uphill
See a common cooking phenomenon take center stage in a series of playful experiments by physicists at England's University of Bath, who discovered new and fun means to manipulate the movement of water. [4:02]