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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 4 MIN

The Science of Crying Wine

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

Explore the Marangoni effect—the surface-tension tug-of-war driven by alcohol evaporation—that makes wine droplets climb the glass, enables silicon wafer drying, and governs fluid flow in microgravity. We’ll trace the physics from dinner-table observations to space-age engineering, uncover the history behind this subtle force, and show how tiny surface forces can shape big technologies.Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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