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Revolutionary Shape-Recovering Liquid Challenges Thermodynamics

8/3/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has unveiled a shape-recovering liquid that challenges thermodynamic norms. This innovative blend of oil, water, and magnetized nickel particles effortlessly morphs into a Grecian urn shape, thanks to its remarkable magnetic interactions. Published in Nature Physics, this finding promises exciting advancements in material science and particle dynamics.

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A groundbreaking discovery at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has unveiled a shape-recovering liquid that challenges thermodynamic norms. This innovative blend of oil, water, and magnetized nickel particles effortlessly morphs into a Grecian urn shape, thanks to its remarkable magnetic interactions. Published in Nature Physics, this finding promises exciting advancements in material science and particle dynamics.