Self-organization of soft-matter components can create complex and beautiful structures. But the intricate structures created by adding a second stage of organization could reveal more than just a pretty face.
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van Blaaderen, A. Colloids get complex. Nature 439, 545–546 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/439545a
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