Organic crystals' ice-forming superpowers

(University of Utah) At the heart of ice crystals, often, are aerosol particles onto which ice can form more easily than in the open air. It's a bit mysterious how this happens, though. New research shows how crystals of organic molecules, a common component of aerosols, can get the job done.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 18, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news