The interaction between volcanic eruptions and coral reefs are commonly reported to be detrimental to corals. However, recent laboratory experiments on cultured corals exposed to moderate concentrations of volcanic ash, reveal quite the opposite: ash-exposed corals exhibit surprising health improvements compared to the control counterparts.

The accelerated expansion of the Universe might be due to modifications in the laws of gravity on very large scales. We showed that standard tests of gravity based on the observed motions of galaxies are insufficient and must be extended by including measurements of another effect: the distortion of time.

Our quest is to control how molecules come together to form large assemblies. In our earlier studies we showed that we can stack saddle-shaped molecular chips into neat columns that then stick together laterally to form 2D sheets, but can we limit this process to form different morphologies? Here we show how blocking the sides of the columns equalizes the secondary interaction, yielding 1D fibers.