Physicists show how lifeless particles can become 'life-like' by switching behaviors

Physicists show how lifeless particles can become 'life-like' by switching behaviors 11/09/2017 09:37 PM EST Physicists at Emory University have shown how a system of lifeless particles can become "life-like" by collectively switching back and forth between crystalline and fluid states -- even when the environment remains stable. Full story at http://esciencecommons.blogspot.com/2017/11/physicists-show-how-lifeless-particles.html Source Emory Health Sciences This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111