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SCIENCEApr 10 · 17:57 UTCARS TECHNICAJennifer Ouellette

"Oobleck" still holds some surprises

Oobleck, a non-Newtonian fluid made from corn starch and water, exhibits unexpected behavior when dropped onto a surface, as revealed by recent research published in Physical Review Letters. The study highlights how its viscosity changes under force, distinguishing it from typical Newtonian fluids like water.

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