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Liquid crystals

Researchers show how to make ‘computer’ out of liquid crystals An illustration depicting how liquid crystals could be used to perform computations .

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

Mar 1, 2022
In step toward autonomous materials, researchers design patterns in self-propelling liquid crystals Brightly colored wavy patterns

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

Feb 18, 2021
Ten cool research stories you might have missed this year Liquid Crystals

Ten cool research stories you might have missed this year

Dec 22, 2020
Inspired by chameleons, scientists use liquid crystals to create color-changing materials Liquid Crystals

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

Jul 31, 2020
Scientists harness bacteria to create ‘living’ liquid crystals Liquid crystal textures

Scientists harness bacteria to create ‘living’ liquid crystals

Aug 26, 2019
Researchers use ‘laser tweezers’ to boost liquid crystal technology LCD

Researchers use ‘laser tweezers’ to boost liquid crystal technology

Feb 22, 2019
Research reveals inner workings of liquid crystals Colorful liquid

Research reveals inner workings of liquid crystals

Mar 17, 2017
Manipulation of liquid crystals could help control drug-delivery process

Manipulation of liquid crystals could help control drug-delivery process

Sep 12, 2016
Liquid crystals show potential for detection of neuro-degenerative disease

Liquid crystals show potential for detection of neuro-degenerative disease

Sep 23, 2015

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