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

Breakthrough at UChicago could pave the way for applications in robotics, computing using soft materials

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

Ten cool research stories you might have missed this year Liquid Crystals

Ten cool research stories you might have missed this year

Synthetic tissue inspired by takeout & sustainably feeding 10 billion people among innovative research

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

Scientists harness bacteria to create ‘living’ liquid crystals Liquid crystal textures

Scientists harness bacteria to create ‘living’ liquid crystals

Researchers use ‘laser tweezers’ to boost liquid crystal technology LCD

Researchers use ‘laser tweezers’ to boost liquid crystal technology

Research reveals inner workings of liquid crystals Colorful liquid

Research reveals inner workings of liquid crystals

Manipulation of liquid crystals could help control drug-delivery process

Manipulation of liquid crystals could help control drug-delivery process

Liquid crystals show potential for detection of neuro-degenerative disease

Liquid crystals show potential for detection of neuro-degenerative disease