J R Soc Interface March 2015 PMID 25673298

Popcorn: critical temperature, jump and sound.

Emmanuel Virot, Alexandre Ponomarenko

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The collective discussions reflect a high regard for the research, with examples such as mentions of the publication being 'one of the most important scientific papers of our times' and phrases like 'fascinating physical processes.' Words like 'surprising' and 'innovative' convey a tone of admiration and curiosity, emphasizing the significance and wide interest in the study's findings.

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Most discussions acknowledge the scientific importance of the research, with comments highlighting its significance and contributions to understanding popcorn physics.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high interest, with several references to the discovery's timeline and the fascinating details about popping mechanisms.

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The social discussions show moderate engagement, including references to personal experiences, further questions, and excitement about the topic, though many are more informational than deeply analytical.

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The general tone suggests that the publication is seen as a noteworthy scientific achievement with substantial influence on popular science and physics understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • Popcorn pops suddenly and makes a popping sound when it heats up to a critical temperature of around 180°C, but the exact physical reasons for this behavior are not fully understood.
  • The study suggests that popcorn acts like a pressure vessel, where the buildup of pressure inside the kernel causes it to burst open when the temperature reaches this critical point.
  • The popping sound is likely caused by the release of water vapor inside the popcorn, which is observed through synchronized video and audio recordings showing the timing of the burst and the sound.

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Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

apparently we didn't know why popcorn "pops" until 2015: Popcorn: critical temperature, jump and sound https://t.co/qYOw2mdayd https://t.co/lAz3sUN9Ua

Apr 27, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 8,784 followers View post →
Jean-Philippe COLIN
@jp_colin · X

Cette publi très drôle et très originale sur le popping du Pop-Corn: température, sauts périlleux, bruits, modifications physiques tout y est ! https://t.co/Xf1jDFQBaf https://t.co/yy6fTw1wdC

Oct 28, 2021 · 5 likes · 1,141 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

What puts the ‘pop’ into #popcorn? On this day in 2015, we published a paper investigating the science behind one of our favourite movie snacks: https://t.co/n4OawdoBwX #JRSocInterface https://t.co/epN3nd0cM5

Mar 6, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 38,681 followers View post →
れご 夏コミ2日目テクスチャ剥がれた人
@FluffyHernia · X

こんな真夜中にポップコーンの弾ける原理なんて調べてる場合じゃないんだよなぁ 「ポップコーンはコーンの中で一番料理するのが面白い」「コーンの破壊した部分からデンプンの足が生えてきた」「コーンの回転角が…」とか全体を通して文字の羅列が面白すぎる https://t.co/k0tnqmNn2E

Jan 27, 2019 · 2 likes · 3,278 followers View post →
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@_103_7 · X

@saldserigi @zilnezal Vispār es esmu bijis uz veselu fizikas lekciju par kukurūzas popkornošanos. Ja kādam velme… lūdzu jums scientific research paper kuru analizējam. https://t.co/WH3ZquEczy

Apr 14, 2022 · 2 likes · 13 followers View post →
Mohit Kumar Jolly
@mkjolly15 · X

@stpalli Enjoyed the thread on worms and physicists, Shashi! What about if the physicists are handed a tub of popcorn, or as you said, just a "tub" they can fill it up themselves? https://t.co/IdJyGNH6LQ

May 31, 2020 · 1 like · 10,341 followers View post →

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XavierGomez95
@XavierGomez95 · X

Este paper me parece pura fantasía https://t.co/mct6CAEzob

Oct 13, 2024 · 45 followers View post →
feena BRAVEHEART
@FeenaBraveheart · X

https://t.co/YfOtk6BBOc

Jun 17, 2024 · 480 followers View post →
Nick Wellings
@Nick_Wellings · X

RT @angryhacademic: apparently we didn't know why popcorn "pops" until 2015: Popcorn: critical temperature, jump and sound https://t.co/qY…

Apr 28, 2024 · 2 shares · 3,191 followers View post →
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

apparently we didn't know why popcorn "pops" until 2015: Popcorn: critical temperature, jump and sound https://t.co/qYOw2mdayd https://t.co/lAz3sUN9Ua

Apr 27, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 8,784 followers View post →
Rebecc@ ███████
@Rebecca21951651 · X

RT @RSocPublishing: What puts the ‘pop’ into #popcorn? On this day in 2015, we published a paper investigating the science behind one of ou…

Mar 6, 2024 · 1 share · 2,405 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

What puts the ‘pop’ into #popcorn? On this day in 2015, we published a paper investigating the science behind one of our favourite movie snacks: https://t.co/n4OawdoBwX #JRSocInterface https://t.co/epN3nd0cM5

Mar 6, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 38,681 followers View post →
Bill Steigerwald
@xpaperboy1 · X

You think you know popcorn? Ha. https://t.co/VSQ5K2qQYb https://t.co/RAdQRZs9yx

Jan 9, 2024 · 472 followers View post →
Bill Steigerwald
@xpaperboy1 · X

The mysteries of pop corn -- One of the most important scientific papers of our times. https://t.co/VSQ5K2qQYb

Jan 9, 2024 · 472 followers View post →
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@_103_7 · X

@saldserigi @zilnezal Vispār es esmu bijis uz veselu fizikas lekciju par kukurūzas popkornošanos. Ja kādam velme… lūdzu jums scientific research paper kuru analizējam. https://t.co/WH3ZquEczy

Apr 14, 2022 · 2 likes · 13 followers View post →
Jean-Philippe COLIN
@jp_colin · X

Cette publi très drôle et très originale sur le popping du Pop-Corn: température, sauts périlleux, bruits, modifications physiques tout y est ! https://t.co/Xf1jDFQBaf https://t.co/yy6fTw1wdC

Oct 28, 2021 · 5 likes · 1,141 followers View post →
Tim Holt
@BeerHasAHistory · X

@NigelSommelier More on Popcorn: critical temperature, jump and sound here https://t.co/IyRcY47j5R

Jan 19, 2021 · 1 like · 1,715 followers View post →
Jose Rodríguez. Sociólogo
@cheobateria · X

@rhm1947 Una contribución: Popcorn: critical temperature, jump and sound (Journal of the Royal Society Interface) DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2014

Jan 16, 2021 · 807 followers View post →
Mohit Kumar Jolly
@mkjolly15 · X

@stpalli Enjoyed the thread on worms and physicists, Shashi! What about if the physicists are handed a tub of popcorn, or as you said, just a "tub" they can fill it up themselves? https://t.co/IdJyGNH6LQ

May 31, 2020 · 1 like · 10,341 followers View post →
Tatiana Díaz Castro
@DiazCTatiana · X

@mcastigarcia Pipocas é a versión en portugués de flocos de millo (no RAG non queda claro que se refiran á comida) ou palomitas. É a receita #15, e coma a saltaches na promo (sempre agradecida), pensei q non che gustara. A única da canle basada nun artigo científico

Aug 17, 2019 · 1,030 followers View post →
tomo
@tonagai · X

#マツコの知らない世界 ポップコーンのはじけ方の研究はこちら: Popcorn: critical temperature, jump and sound | Journal of The Royal Society Interface https://t.co/HOgejkhzt8

Jul 30, 2019 · 603 followers View post →
れご 夏コミ2日目テクスチャ剥がれた人
@FluffyHernia · X

こんな真夜中にポップコーンの弾ける原理なんて調べてる場合じゃないんだよなぁ 「ポップコーンはコーンの中で一番料理するのが面白い」「コーンの破壊した部分からデンプンの足が生えてきた」「コーンの回転角が…」とか全体を通して文字の羅列が面白すぎる https://t.co/k0tnqmNn2E

Jan 27, 2019 · 2 likes · 3,278 followers View post →