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Recent advances in surface tension modelling have significantly enhanced our ability to predict and manipulate the interfacial properties of chemical compounds. These improvements are driven by a ...

Take a moment to imagine a warm summer Vermont day - they’re coming soon! You have the luxury of jumping into a pool to cool off. As you hit the surface it feels kind of hard but you splash in and ...

Learn about surface tension with Ms. Cerrato from Asheville, NC. Learn about surface tension with Ms. Cerrato from Asheville, NC. Rootle and PBS North Carolina are proud to bring you Teacher Time, a ...

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