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Liquid crystals
Researchers show how to make ‘computer’ out of liquid crystals
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
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
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
Inspired by chameleons, scientists use liquid crystals to create color-changing materials
Jul 31, 2020
Scientists harness bacteria to create ‘living’ liquid crystals
Scientists harness bacteria to create ‘living’ liquid crystals
Aug 26, 2019
Researchers use ‘laser tweezers’ to boost liquid crystal technology
Researchers use ‘laser tweezers’ to boost liquid crystal technology
Feb 22, 2019
Research reveals inner workings of liquid crystals
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