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UCLA Physicists Uncover Spiral Patterns from Lab Mishap

3/20/2025

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UCLA physicists stumbled upon mesmerizing spiral patterns on solid surfaces, thanks to a lab mishap by doctoral student Yilin Wong. This serendipitous discovery unveils the intricate dance between chemical reactions and mechanical stress, shedding light on natural wonders like leaf curling and bone growth. It's a groundbreaking leap in understanding chemical patterns!

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UCLA physicists stumbled upon mesmerizing spiral patterns on solid surfaces, thanks to a lab mishap by doctoral student Yilin Wong. This serendipitous discovery unveils the intricate dance between chemical reactions and mechanical stress, shedding light on natural wonders like leaf curling and bone growth. It's a groundbreaking leap in understanding chemical patterns!