Interesting article on soap bubble mechanics from Stanford. The Stanford News reported researchers stopped the swirling color flow on a bubble surface (the Marangoni Effect) and created some fine images of the color flows.
Bubbles and Kids Learning Skills
Everyone knows giant bubbles are big fun and great for engaging kids. But did you know that playing with bubbles develops visual tracking skills and can improve eye hand coordination? According to a Michigan State University Extension article bubbles do that and more. Playing with bubbles also can build sensory perception skills and gross motor skills. Anyone watching kids chase bubbles know how much of a workout they get with the jumping, swatting, reaching and running. So enjoy! Playing with bubbles is time well spent.
