New research reveals that dense oobleck droplets with high shear rates initially behave like a liquid before rapidly stiffening into a solid. This provides deeper insight into the complex behavior of non-Newtonian fluids under extreme conditions. The findings could have implications for industrial processes involving similar materials.
Background
Oobleck is a classic example of a non-Newtonian fluid that behaves as both a liquid and solid depending on applied stress. It has been widely studied in rheology and soft matter physics.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 11, 2026 at 01:57 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10