Liquid crystals

An illustration depicting how liquid crystals could be used to perform computations .

Researchers show how to make ‘computer’ out of liquid crystals

Breakthrough at UChicago could pave the way for applications in robotics, computing using soft materials

Mar 1, 2022

Brightly colored wavy patterns

In step toward autonomous materials, researchers design patterns in self-propelling liquid crystals

Feb 18, 2021

Liquid Crystals

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Synthetic tissue inspired by takeout & sustainably feeding 10 billion people among innovative research

Dec 22, 2020

Liquid Crystals

Inspired by chameleons, scientists use liquid crystals to create color-changing materials

Jul 31, 2020

Liquid crystal textures

Scientists harness bacteria to create ‘living’ liquid crystals

Aug 26, 2019

LCD

Researchers use ‘laser tweezers’ to boost liquid crystal technology

Feb 22, 2019

Colorful liquid

Research reveals inner workings of liquid crystals

Mar 17, 2017

Manipulation of liquid crystals could help control drug-delivery process

Sep 12, 2016

Liquid crystals show potential for detection of neuro-degenerative disease

Sep 23, 2015