In this quick science demo, I show how tiny water beads transform when you add salt. First I compare dry beads to ones that ...

There's a new warning about water beads. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning parents about two water beads brands that contain dangerous levels of acrylamide, a chemical ...

If you’ve ever come across water beads, you know how mesmerizing they can be—tiny, colorful balls that expand dramatically when soaked in water. Originally designed for agricultural and decorative ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) plans to address safety concerns of water beads as noted in its 2024 operating plan. A CPSC spokesperson said, "Water beads present a hazard to ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An important safety warning has been issued about a popular children’s toy called water beads. The recent recall has shined a light on the dangers of the product. Water beads ...

ORLANDO -- A significant number of kids experienced bowel obstruction after swallowing superabsorbent polymer beads (SAP), commonly referred to as water beads, according to a systematic review. Water ...