Delicate Transformation

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2018 Fourth Place, Northwestern Scientific Image Contest. This is a high-speed photograph of a compound drop of oil and water falling onto a glass plate. The droplet showcases how the two substances don't truly mix, as they interact differently with the glass surface and with each other.

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This image originally appeared as part of Northwestern's Scientific Images Contest. The contest and subsequent exhibitions are organized by Science in Society, the university's research center for science education and public engagement. Further information and opportunities to participate are available on their website.

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