Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid, which is a fancy term for a liquid whose viscosity varies with pressure. Is it a rock? Is it a liquid or solid? It’s both! Making your own oobleck is a simple, ...

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Perhaps you've heard of Oobleck, a fictional substance from the mind of Dr. Seuss in his book, Bartholomew and the Oobleck. In the book, this slimy green material takes over the ...

The Seussian goo almost took down the kingdom of Didd. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A slurry of cornstarch and water is far ...

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Scientists are keen to develop new materials for lightweight, flexible, and affordable wearable electronics so that, one day, dropping our smartphones won’t result in irreparable damage. One team at ...

Those ingredients might not be cornstarch and water, but oobleck is a way to drive home the concept. This is the point of NanoDays 2012, now being observed around Connecticut, and the country, with ...

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