Lastly, the geometric theory of topological defects in liquid crystals has been reviewed, revealing connections between defect behavior and concepts from cosmology and high-energy physics.

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But now, a team led by Rodney Ruoff at the Institute for Basic Science in Ulsan, South Korea, has shattered this paradigm, ...

Understanding the behavior of tiny droplets in our cells could aid the search for new treatments. A team of Leiden ...