Water molecule discovery will force textbooks to be rewritten

[Judi Lynn]

01-15-2024
Water molecule discovery will force textbooks to be rewritten

ByEric Ralls
Earth.com staff writer


In a remarkable shift from conventional knowledge, a recent study by researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research reveals groundbreaking insights into the behavior of water molecules.

This discovery, poised to redraw textbook models, holds significant implications for our understanding of climate and environmental science.

Water molecules and saltwater
Traditionally, it’s been understood that water molecules at saltwater surfaces, or electrolyte solutions, align in a specific manner.

This alignment plays a pivotal role in various atmospheric and environmental processes, such as the evaporation of ocean water, which is integral to atmospheric chemistry and climate science.

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