Some 250 years ago the so-called Leidenfrost effect was detected that water droplets can hover over a hot surface for a while, insulated by a vapour layer. Scientists managed now to reproduce a similar effect with ice and a hotter surface. There may be applications in metallurgy and fire fighting.
related: #levitation #ice
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