"Every six months, the Materials Research Society celebrates the most eye-catching images found in the course of their researchers' studies -- celebrating the serendipitous convergence of science and art.

Materials researchers may struggle for years with stubborn instruments, fragile crystals or difficult chemical reactions before obtaining a bit of precious data from the exotic substances they study. Now, the scrutiny of samples not only yields potentially important data, but also artistic inspiration.

Take a look at the latest finalists."

lovin' it! Thanks Alan

Alan, off this clip - I heard yesterday from Dorine's sister. She said Dorine was safe and doing fairly well, but that she had no internet access at present. Dorine sends her greetings and best wishes to all on Clipmarks.

Hope she recovers soon! Thanx fer the heads-up

Images our grandparents never imagined

This is wonderful. Thanks for this clip. I'm passing along to my kids and grands.