A thin cloth can change where dew forms

Nighttime comparison: exposed grass cools more and gathers dew; grass beneath raised muslin cools less and has fewer droplets.

A little canopy can leave grass drier by reducing its cooling. Buckley’s muslin experiment makes an invisible exchange of heat visible in the morning.

Continue exploring

Browse all

Water droplets that travel uphill A Roman cup that changes colour The invisible physics of a dandelion A Floating Theatre Stage The Animal That Leaves a Dew Map A flower with its own heating system Escape without breaking the cocoon The Mystery of Mammatus Clouds

A thin cloth can change where dew forms

Explore related topics