Description:  The red sides of these tiny mirrored particles are attracted to water, and their green sides are repelled by water. This causes the particles to encase the drops of oil in this container of water.
Source:  University of California, San Diego
Story:  Reflective dust IDs substances
TRN September 24/October 1, 2003
TRN Categories:  Materials Science and Engineering
Form:  Still

 
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