Drops of liquid crystal molecules branch out into strange structures Drops of liquid crystal molecules branch out into strange structures Shaped by surface tension and elasticity, spherical drops of chain-like liquid crystal molecules transform upon cooling into complex shapes with long-reaching tendrils.
Researchers think small to make progress toward better fuel cells Researchers think small to make progress toward better fuel cells A collaborative study describes how fuel cells, which use chemical energy to power cars and devices, can be developed to be more cost-effective and efficient in the long term.
Penn at SXSW Penn at SXSW This is the third year the Penn Center for Innovation has led a group of University-affiliated startups to participate in South by Southwest’s innovative arm, SXSW Interactive.