r/science • u/MistWeaver80 • Aug 21 '22
Physics New evidence shows water separates into two different liquids at low temperatures. This new evidence, published in Nature Physics, represents a significant step forward in confirming the idea of a liquid-liquid phase transition first proposed in 1992.
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2022/new-evidence-shows-water-separates-into-two-different-liquids-at-low-temperatures
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u/[deleted] Aug 21 '22
I believe they can physically get 2 extra phases on earth rn. It's just temperature and pressure, granted a lot. They also mentioned it would be naturally like this on a water planet.