A graduate student accidentally created a blend of oil, water and nickel particles that formed an unexpected shape.

For the first time, ETH materials scientists are measuring the rolling friction of tiny, micrometre-sized particles. These ...

A curious liquid refused to remain chaotic after being shaken and settled into a smooth, outlined shape like a piece of ...

By a suspension, materials scientists mean a liquid in which tiny, insoluble solid particles are evenly distributed. If the concentration of particles in such a mixture is very high, phenomena can ...