The Elegant Laminar Flow Of Moroccan Tea
About this episode
Professor Hannah Fry explores the science behind Moroccan mint tea with guest Michael Stevens, discussing fluid dynamics and environmental questions.
Does a teapot secretly hold the laws of physics? And what do soap, sugar and mint have to do with the perfect cup of tea? Whilst in Morocco, Professor Hannah Fry takes Michael Stevens (VSauce) into the surprising science of mint tea, from foamy bubbles that trap desert sand to the elegant S-shaped spout that appears to solve some of the hardest problems in fluid dynamics. Plus, your questions, including whether rising sea levels could change how your eggs boil, and just how much of Earth humans have actually touched. ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit https://cancerresearchuk.org/restisscience Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Find The Rest Is Science all over the internet by clicking here. ------------------- Video Producer: Adam Thornton + Oli Oakley + Jack Meek Video & Social: Bex…
People in this episode
Host: Professor Hannah Fry
Guest: Michael Stevens
Topics covered
- Moroccan tea
- fluid dynamics
- physics
- mint
- sea levels
- environment
Sponsors
Cancer Research UK
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