Monday, June 16, 2008

Science marches on


Science of Mentos-Diet Coke Explosions Explained: "The startling reaction between Diet Coke and Mentos sweets, made famous in thousands of YouTube videos, finally has a scientific explanation. A study in the US has identified the prime factors that drive the fizzy plumes from Coke bottles: the roughness of the sweet and how fast it plummets to the bottle's base." (ABC News)


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