No One Is Quite Sure Why Ice Is Slippery

A thin, watery layer coating the surface of ice is what makes it slick. Despite a great deal of theorizing over the centuries, though, it isn't entirely clear why that layer forms.

Jan 26, 2026 - 04:30
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No One Is Quite Sure Why Ice Is Slippery
A thin, watery layer coating the surface of ice is what makes it slick. Despite a great deal of theorizing over the centuries, though, it isn't entirely clear why that layer forms.

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