Amazing to see this study finally out! Proud to have contributed to the active surface modelling of cnidaria morphogenesis across species and huge congrats to Richard, Nicolas, and all authors! #morphogenesis #activematter #nematicorder #evolution
Our study on shape diversity in cnidarians is now published. The final version includes extensive new data that substantially extend the original bioRxiv preprint. Congrats to everyone who contributed to this work! www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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March 20, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Amazing to see this study finally out! Proud to have contributed to the active surface modelling of cnidaria morphogenesis across species and huge congrats to Richard, Nicolas, and all authors! #morphogenesis #activematter #nematicorder #evolution
March 21, 2026 at 9:36 AM
✨Hidden order in chaos!✨ Elongated molecules align in fluids—from LCD screens to…bacteria & superconductors?!🤯 A universe of alignment awaits! #NematicOrder
Source: https://phys.org/news/2025-07-nematic-magnetic-helices-echoing-liquid.html
Source: https://phys.org/news/2025-07-nematic-magnetic-helices-echoing-liquid.html
Researchers observe nematic order in magnetic helices, echoing liquid crystal behavior
Nematic materials are made of elongated molecules that align in a preferred direction, but, like in a fluid, are spaced out irregularly. The best-known nematic materials are liquid crystals, which are used in liquid crystal display (LCD) screens. However, nematic order has been identified in a wide range of systems, including bacterial suspensions and superconductors.
phys.org
August 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
✨Hidden order in chaos!✨ Elongated molecules align in fluids—from LCD screens to…bacteria & superconductors?!🤯 A universe of alignment awaits! #NematicOrder
Source: https://phys.org/news/2025-07-nematic-magnetic-helices-echoing-liquid.html
Source: https://phys.org/news/2025-07-nematic-magnetic-helices-echoing-liquid.html