For more than 200 years, scientists have argued about a deceptively simple question: why does a sheet of frozen water let us ...

When you step onto an icy sidewalk or push off on skis, the surface can seem to vanish beneath you. For more than a century, ...

Slippery elm is the newest “superfood” quickly taking over the web. The supplement is being touted as a must have for women’s general, and vaginal, health. But, what is slippery elm? Read on for a ...

The Saarland researchers reveal that the slipperiness of ice is driven by electrostatic forces, not melting. Water molecules in ice are arranged in a rigid crystal lattice. Each molecule has a ...

SEATTLE — Black ice is one thing to make a road slippery, but what about plain old rain? Is it really more slippery right when it comes down? The answer is pretty simple: Yes, because oil and water ...

Key Points The finish applied to the floor, cleaning product residue, moisture, or footwear can contribute to slippery wood ...