Everyone knows that the application of heat is necessary to boil water, but thanks to new research, much less heat may soon be required. A novel surface treatment allows water to reach a boiling point ...

When you're waiting for a pot of water to heat up on the stove, tiny bubbles are the first sign it's getting ready to boil. As the water gets hotter, the bubbles get bigger, until a rolling boil ...

While the cold weather may deter many from going outside, others like to take advantage of the freezing temperatures and test out different science experiments. From blowing frozen bubbles to throwing ...

The top image shows the schematic of liquid film boiling, where both vibrant bubbles inside the liquid film and the evaporation atop dissipate the heat. The bottom left image shows the experimental ...

MOUNT PLEASANT — For some Midwesterners stuck at home this week as the polar vortex brought glacial weather to the region, throwing boiling water into air became a popular science experiment. Go to ...

Find out whether Delaware ever gets cold enough for boiling water to turn instantly to snow and what temperatures are ...