The Fourth Phase of Water: Dr. Gerald Pollack at TEDxGuelphU

The speaker begins by highlighting the ubiquity and beauty of water, noting that our bodies are predominantly composed of it, with water molecules making up 99% of our molecular content. They challenge common knowledge by questioning the actual composition and behavior of water within our cells, suggesting that water's role and structure might be more complex than we think. The paragraph also raises doubts about the certainty of water being H₂O, hinting at the existence of unknown properties and phenomena related to water, such as cloud formation, droplets on water surfaces, and the 'Jesus Christ lizard' which can walk on water. These examples illustrate the gaps in our understanding of water, despite its perceived simplicity.

The speaker delves into the concept of an 'exclusion zone' (EZ) around hydrophilic surfaces or particles in water, where solutes are expelled, leading to the formation of a unique water phase. They describe experiments that reveal this EZ water has a distinct molecular structure, H₃O₂, differing from traditional H₂O. This fourth phase of water exhibits intriguing properties, such as charge separation, with negative charges adjacent to hydrophilic materials and positive charges in the bulk water. This discovery has implications for understanding various water-related phenomena and introduces the concept of water's 'social behavior' on a molecular level.

Building on the properties of EZ water, the speaker discusses its electrical characteristics, highlighting how EZ water can form a sort of battery with its inherent charge separation. They demonstrate that like-charged entities in EZ water, contrary to typical expectations, can attract each other due to the concentration of positive charges between them. This principle is applied to explain the formation of colloid crystals and the stability of water droplets on surfaces. The EZ phase is also suggested to explain natural phenomena such as cloud formation and the behavior of the 'Jesus Christ lizard,' as well as the water bridge experiment, where water forms a stable bridge between two electrodes under high voltage.

The speaker explores the practical applications of EZ water, focusing on its potential as a source of free energy. They liken the charge separation in EZ water to a battery and suggest that this 'water battery' can be charged by light, including both direct and indirect sources like infrared radiation. The energy harvested from this process has been demonstrated to power simple devices, indicating the viability of water as an energy source. The speaker also touches on the possibility of using EZ water for desalination and water purification, offering potential solutions for clean drinking water and energy production.

In the final paragraph, the speaker discusses the broader implications of EZ water for various fields, including biology, weather, health, and technology. They propose that the radiant energy absorbed by water could drive biological processes such as blood flow and cellular reactions, and may even influence weather patterns through charge dynamics. The potential for desalination and water purification is reiterated, along with the idea of harnessing energy directly from water. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding water's fourth phase to unlock the mysteries of nature and to develop new technologies.