The behavior of water at hydrophobic interfaces has perplexed scientists for over a century, spanning chemistry, biology, materials science, geology, and engineering. Recent discoveries—such as the ...

A new study suggests that microscopic lightning bolts—called microlightning—within water droplets may have helped forge the ...

When a droplet of water falls on a hot pan ... "Understanding why hot droplets bounce isn't just about curiosity -- it could have real-world applications," says Zhu. "If burning droplets can ...

Splitting water molecules takes more energy than calculations suggest, and is a key roadblock to cheap hydrogen fuel production. Now, scientists have discovered why.