Chinese Researchers Make Falling Liquid Droplets Swirl And Twirl Like Ballerinas

Meera Dolasia
2019-03-06T12:39:20-08:00

When a falling liquid droplet hits a surface, like a raindrop hitting pavement, it either flattens and spreads out evenly, or produces a sharp-edged splash. Now, a team of Chinese researchers has created a surface which allows the descending liquid to rebound and swirl around like a graceful dancer.