An elemental illustration of a fiery orange flame above a cool blue water droplet, representing balance between opposing ...

Our readers agree that the world would be a very different place if water displayed no surface tension, making life on Earth ...

Important tasks like water desalination, dehumidification, and nuclear waste processing all involve expensive separation ...

This group of insects has the ability to walk on top of water, using surface tension and long, hydrophobic legs. For decades, roboticists have tried to emulate this impressive ability. Building ...