When Water Levitates (IMAGE)

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When Water Levitates

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Have you ever seen a drop of water navigate a maze? This is possible thanks to the Leidenfrost effect, which also lets water droplets dance and skitter across a hot surface instead of boil away on the spot. Scientists are now using high-speed cameras to better understand the phenomenon. This investigation might lead to improvements in power generation. Watch superhot dancing droplets in this video: https://youtu.be/9tlIWlGvkRc.

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