Oobleck has long been my favorite example of a non-Newtonian fluid, and I’m not alone. It’s a hugely popular “kitchen science” experiment because it’s simple and easy to make. Mix one part water to ...

Cornstarch can thicken soup or serve as a base for a DIY shampoo, but there's more to the humble pantry staple. Given the ...

Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid, which is a fancy term for a liquid whose viscosity varies with pressure. Is it a rock? Is it a liquid or solid? It’s both! Making your own oobleck is a simple, ...

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