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DanYHKim t1_je0x3w2 wrote

>The theory proposed by this latest research is that these glass beads, formed in ancient times, can be imbued with water when they’re hit with solar winds, which carry hydrogen and oxygen from the sun’s atmosphere across the solar system. In fact, it could be how more than 270 trillion kilograms (600 trillion pounds) of water is stored across the moon.

So they are collecting hydrogen and oxygen from the solar wind, which recombines into water in situ? Does this mean that energy is released as the hydrogen is oxidized?

Also, is this like silica gel desiccant? I mean, people shouldn't eat it, right?

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kudzubug t1_je2bp43 wrote

I think the reason silica gel packets say do not eat is because they're a choking hazard, not because they're toxic.

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DanYHKim t1_je2jriy wrote

True. They are, I think, basically glass beads with pores to sequester adsorbed water, and so are largely chemically inert.

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Who_DaFuc_Asked t1_je388ad wrote

*unless it has cobalt chloride, then it'll cause nausea and vomiting (it won't kill you tho).

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PM-me-tits-im-lonley t1_je5gsx2 wrote

I think on top of this, if you eat enough they can cause obstructions because they're not digested, and they collect water.

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JaxBigSexy t1_je2r4b0 wrote

I thought it was because some guys from Ohio State University were using them for croutons. Insert your favorite target.

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