Doctors may describe these injuries as âmildâ because concussions are usually not life threatening. Even so, the effects of a concussion can be serious. After a concussion, some people lose consciousness or are âknocked outâ for a short time, but not always â you can have a brain injury without losing consciousness. Because the brain is very complex, every brain injury is different.
It is made up of one part water with one-and-a-half to two parts cornstarch, and a bit of food color can be added. The mixture, sometimes called Oobleck in reference to a Dr. Seuss book, acts as a thick liquid when allowed to sit, but as a solid when force is applied.
Try making a mixture of cornstarch and water called oobleck. It makes a great science project or is just fun to play with. Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid; it has properties of both liquids and solids. You can slowly dip your hand into it like a liquid, but if you squeeze the oobleck or punch it, it will feel solid.ix ingredients. 1  Start with the water in a bowl (or wading pool!) and add the cornstarch a bit at a time. 2  Keep stirring until it has a gooey consistency. 3  You may want to use your hands. 4  When the oobleck is just right, slowly add food coloring, if you want.