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Crystal domains of a liquid crystal. In each domain, the crystal structure
has a different orientation.
Crystal domains of a liquid crystal. In each domain, the crystal structure has a different orientation.
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A phase transition can also happen by another type of process, where the
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A gecko can scale walls thanks to sticky Van der Waals forces. Their
feet have a lot of grooves to increase their surface area. Research
groups have tried to imitate their art to create 'spider man suits' for
human beings. Unfortunately, the ratio between our body weight and
surface area is not optimal for this ability.
A gecko can scale walls thanks to sticky Van der Waals forces. Their feet have a lot of grooves to increase their surface area. Research groups have tried to imitate their art to create 'spider man suits' for human beings. Unfortunately, the ratio between our body weight and surface area is not optimal for this ability.
Images by Verdian Chua on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/imyYqxSgu4Q)
and Matt Reinbold on [Flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/furryscalyman/3830578747).
