Thought internet trends couldn't get any weirder or more obscure? Brace yourself, the slime videos are coming. read more
If you threw slime against a wall, it would smack, like a solid. However, if you slowly poured slime into a bowl, it would flow more like a liquid. “So just how we treat it give us kind of different properties that we are seeing,” Burks noted. Maybe that’s why slime is so fun to play with — it’s surprising compared to other liquids. read more
Slime is the consistency of real slime without the mess. and we are allowed to play with it. We can make stuff and add stuff. We can add styrofoam or change the colour of the slime with ease. read more
Handmade slime is fun to play with, but in the natural world, slime production can play a critical role in an animal's health and well-being. Slimy mucous cocoons protect some fish from parasites, and humans produce a fair amount of mucous ourselves — over a liter (more than 33 fluid ounces) per day — which lubricates our nasal cavities, traps contaminants and can be an indicator of health, depending on its color. read more