FfFfFfFF 58,371 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Scientists have just applied a Midas-like touch to the most common molecule on the Earth’s surface: water. In a new study, they were able to turn water into a metallic gold-colored substance for a few seconds, Nature reports. Researchers have achieved that feat by forming a thin layer of water around electron-sharing alkali metals. The water stayed in a metallic state for a only few seconds, but the experiment did not require the high pressures that are normally needed to turn non-metallic materials into electrically conductive metals. “This is a most important advance,” says Peter Edwards, a chemist at the University of Oxford, UK. “Who would have thought it … bronze, metallic water?” Source: 1, 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 the embryo of the philosopher's stone... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,909 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Fascinating. How useful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CautiousLurker 19,725 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Jesus rn: It's a joke! When you give me that look, it's a joke! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSlash 14,539 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I mean, yay gold, but I think I stay with my water bc it literally KEEPS ME ALIVE Ew, David! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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