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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2011 · 3 MIN

Why does cereal stick to the bowl?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

Have you ever noticed how leaving bits of leftover breakfast cereal uneaten causes it to harden like cement to the side of the bowl? Why is this? We explore the science of cereal cement, with additional commentary from Dominic Ford. Plus, we ask if earthquakes are becoming more commonplace. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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