THE DAILY MAIL: Head of beer that lasts all the way to the bottom of the pint glass could soon be a reality after scientists reveal how the arrangement of molecules in bubbles can make foam last longer

Press/Media: Research

Description

British scientists used neutrons to analyse the molecular composition of foam.

They found that molecules of additives on the surface of bubbles affect stability.

Longevity of foams used to tackle fires and environmental disasters is crucial to their efficacy.

Period23 Dec 2019

Media coverage

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Media coverage

  • TitleHead of beer that lasts all the way to the bottom of the pint glass could soon be a reality after scientists reveal how the arrangement of molecules in bubbles can make foam last longer
    Media name/outletThe Daily Mail
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date23/12/19
    DescriptionBritish scientists used neutrons to analyse the molecular composition of foam.

    They found that molecules of additives on the surface of bubbles affect stability.

    Longevity of foams used to tackle fires and environmental disasters is crucial to their efficacy.
    Producer/AuthorJonathan Chadwick
    URLhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7821691/Scientists-claim-uncovered-secret-everlasting-beer-foam.html
    PersonsRichard Campbell

Keywords

  • foam
  • stability
  • beer
  • bubbles
  • environment