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Surface tension shapes our world from "summary" of Storm in a Teacup by Helen Czerski

Surface tension is a force that we encounter every day, whether we realize it or not. It is the reason why raindrops are round and why insects can walk on water. This seemingly simple concept has far-reaching implications that shape our world in ways we may not have considered before. Take a moment to think about the bubbles in your glass of soda. Have you ever noticed how they seem to stick to the sides of the glass, forming a perfect sphere? This is due to surface tension, which causes the molecules in the liquid to pull together, creating a barrier that prevents the bubble from collapsing in on itself. Without surface tension, those bubbles would not be able to form, and our drinks would look very different indeed. But surface tension goes beyond just bubbles in so...
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    Storm in a Teacup

    Helen Czerski

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