Summary
The Youtube channel Zeste de science explores all aspects of scientific research, proving that even the most complicated scientific facts can be explained in less than 5 minutes, and that even the most seemingly trivial events of everyday life, if thoroughly studied, can contribute to the biggest technological advances.
Episode 1: When a latex balloon bursts, two scenarios may happen: either it divides into two fragments (meaning the balloon is moderately inflated), or in multiple fragments (meaning it is fully inflated). Scientists in Paris have demonstrated that the more inflated a ballon is, the faster the crack spreads when it bursts. Past a certain speed (570 metre per second), the crack will split into two, hence the multiple fragments. This study could open up new prospects in fields such as geophysics and aeronautics.
Episode 1: When a latex balloon bursts, two scenarios may happen: either it divides into two fragments (meaning the balloon is moderately inflated), or in multiple fragments (meaning it is fully inflated). Scientists in Paris have demonstrated that the more inflated a ballon is, the faster the crack spreads when it bursts. Past a certain speed (570 metre per second), the crack will split into two, hence the multiple fragments. This study could open up new prospects in fields such as geophysics and aeronautics.
