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Mayonnaise\u2019s texture is perfect for mimicking what a fuel capsule goes through when it\u2019s blasted with lasers to ignite nuclear fusion, Emily Conover<\/strong> reported in \u201cMayonnaise may shed light on nuclear fusion experiments<\/a>\u201d (SN: 10\/5\/24, p. 5).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reader Linda Ferrazzara<\/strong> wondered if mayo qualifies as a non-Newtonian fluid, one whose viscosity changes depending on the stress applied to it. If so, could researchers instead use oobleck \u2014 a non-Newtonian fluid made from cornstarch and water \u00ad\u2014 as a stand-in for nuclear fuel capsules in experiments? Ferrazzara<\/strong> asked. Oobleck might be easier to keep consistent between experiments than mayo, which has different formulations depending on the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n