Granular rearrangement and the deformation of beams under load are two well understood, but very different systems. What happens when you put them together?
Elastogranularity and how soil may shape the roots of plants
Dripping, Buckling and Collapsing of a Droplet
Cell membrane is evolved to be flexible rather than rigid. This fluid 2D sheet plays a key role in cells's survival, be it tailoring the nutrition trafficking or rendering a mechanical toughness. In recent decades, however, artificial membranes have been developed with enhanced mechanical properties. Of such systems are particle-stabilized emulsions and in this post we will look into characterizing mechanical strength of such emulsion.
