Despite what its name suggests, black ice isn’t actually black—it’s clear. So clear, in fact, that it appears to be the color of whatever surface is beneath it. Since that’s often a black ...

On the other hand, "black ice is clear and dense with few air pockets ... Devika Rao has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022, covering science, the environment, climate and business.

What is black ice cream? Black ice cream is not a new phenomenon, having made a similar surge in popularity last summer. It’s generally an ice cream made with activated charcoal. While some may ...