Wow! Congratulations!
#morphogenesis #activematter #nematicorder #evolution

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

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.

✨Hidden order in chaos!✨ Elongated molecules align in fluids—from LCD screens to…bacteria & superconductors?!🤯 A universe of alignment awaits! #NematicOrder

Source: phys.org/news/2025-07-nematic-mag...