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Scientists Explain Why Flowing Sand and Particles Sometimes Jam

Sep 11, 2026

ZMG - Amaze Lab

Sand is a solid, but it will flow if poured. However, it can sometimes stop flowing suddenly, getting caught as if it has become a solid once again. This is something we’ve all encountered at some point, yet scientists have never really been able to explain why it happens… until now.
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