In this quick science demo, I show how tiny water beads transform when you add salt. First I compare dry beads to ones that have soaked in water for 24 hours, then I sprinkle salt on them and watch ...

Water-absorbing beads have become increasingly hazardous to children over the past 10 years, as children who swallow the beads can experience life-threatening problems such as bowel obstruction. In ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Out of 89 patients with bowel obstruction after ingesting water beads, 84% had to undergo abdominal surgery.