The mechanisms that govern the rate at which glasses soften on heating have long been a mystery. The finding that colloids can mimic the full range of glass-softening behaviours offers a fresh take on the problem.
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Angell, C., Ueno, K. Soft is strong. Nature 462, 45–46 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/462045a
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