Portland State professor Joshua Méndez studies why electrified pickles glow
Electrified pickles emit an orange glow, and scientists say they are nearing an explanation that combines two leading theories.
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What happened
An electrified pickle glows orange when current runs through it. Scientists say they are closing in on the cause, with two leading theories combining to explain it. Portland State University engineering professor Joshua Méndez is running experiments in his lab, but the exact reason is not yet confirmed.
Why it matters
The cause of the glow has not been fully explained. Méndez's lab experiments are aimed at resolving that electrostatic mystery.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 6:35 AM ET: Scientists reported they were closing in on why electrified pickles glow, with two leading theories combining.
- Oct 13, 9:00 AM ET: Portland State University engineering professor Joshua Méndez began lab experiments to determine the cause, while noting the reason is not yet certain.
Coverage
- Why does an electrified pickle glow? We’re not exactly sure (opb.org)
- Electrified Pickles Glow Orange And Scientists Are Closing In On Why, With Both Leading Theories Combining (iflscience.com)
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