Water droplets have a unique ability: They can leap from a surface on their own. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as when a surface repels water or when heat is involved, such as a water ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Bubbles are usually the first sign that water’s coming to the boil, but heating it in a microwave ...

Water bubbles on a stove because heat spreads unevenly, creating spots for steam. Microwaves heat water uniformly, often preventing bubbles and leading to superheating. This can cause sudden eruptions ...

The United States has faced various economic bubbles, but one lesser-known phenomenon is taking its toll nationwide: the “water bubble.” Earth has a finite amount of water; only 0.5% is accessible, ...

A new study shows how bubbles contaminated with bacteria can act as tiny microbial grenades, bursting and launching microorganisms, including potential pathogens, out of the water and into the air.

Hydrogen bubbles sometimes stick on cathodes and oscillate before being released, reducing the efficiency of water splitting.