We Know Simple Fluids Can Flow. Turns Out, Some Can Fracture

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Author: Anon84

Date: 7/12/2026

Article Summary:
Researchers discover that some simple fluids can fracture under stress, challenging the idea that elasticity is necessary for fracture.