Tissue samples are collected worldwide and then shipped to the Smithsonian in cryogenic vials inside a portable liquid nitrogen container. Samples from more than 2,000 families of living things have been preserved and cataloged. read more via Smithsonian Insider
Physicists report finding major theoretical flaws in the generally accepted understanding of how a superconductor traps and holds a magnetic field. More than 50 years ago, C.P. Bean, a scientist at General Electric, developed a theoretical explanation known as the “Bean Model‚” or “Critical State Model.” read more via Science Daily
Nitrogen is pretty much insoluble in beer. This creates a lot of bubbles, but not a lot of carbonation. The tiny bubbles make the beer extremely rich and almost creamy in mouth feel. read more via Crave Online
Mad food scientist and Top Chef alum Richard Blais stopped by our studio kitchen and raided our refrigerator with one mission in mind — to liquid-nitrogen everything. Check out the video here to see what happens when Blais gives Peeps the molecular gastronomy treatment. read more via Thrillist
One sufferer of acid reflux that developed into Barrett’s esophagus is receiving cryotherapy treatment. Delivering liquid nitrogen to the esophagus can freeze cells in order to prevent the growth of cancer. As the frozen cells grow back, they are normal esophageal cells despite this patient’s Barrett’s esophagus. read more via CBS New York
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