A combination of computer simulation and experimental work has shown that the growth of dendritic structures during solidification is more complex than previously thought.
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Warren, J. Rule of thumb breaks down. Nature Mater 5, 595–596 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat1702
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