Beyond wrinkles: New rule explains why growing shapes suddenly crumple

InventorsNews newsroom brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown law of geometry that explains why some growing surfaces, whether in nature or in engineered materials, suddenly stop being able to stay smooth and instead form dimples and folds. Until now, researchers believed they understood the g

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown law of geometry that explains why some growing surfaces, whether in nature or in engineered materials, suddenly stop being able to stay smooth and instead form dimples and folds. Until now, researchers believed they understood the g This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking inventors. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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