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Weird Ways Nature Defies the Laws of Physics

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Before diving into the list, make sure to enjoy the amazing visuals accompanying these Weird Ways Nature Defies the Laws of Physics: Nature doesn’t always play by the rules — in fact, sometimes it outright bends the laws of physics. From insects that walk on water to frogs that can freeze solid and still live, the natural world constantly amazes scientists. These mind-bending phenomena challenge what we think we know, proving that Mother Nature can be smarter, faster, and stranger than we ever imagined. 1. Water-Walking Insects Water striders skate across ponds as if they were solid glass. Their secret? Hydrophobic legs and the surface tension of water. This balance of forces lets them glide effortlessly, almost like levitating on liquid. 2. The Leidenfrost Effect Drop water onto a surface hotter than 200°C, and instead of instantly boiling away, it forms droplets that hover on a thin layer of vapor. This phenomenon makes water “dance” — a trick of physics you can even see while ...