Trippy liquid 'fireworks' appear when scientists try to mix unmixable fluids

Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 23:23 in Physics & Chemistry

When two fluids don't mix well, they sometimes form strange patterns called "viscous fingering," or Saffman-Taylor instability. Studying these patterns can help scientists understand how to design systems for carbon storage, a key part of managing climate change.

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