Prediction of properties (IMAGE) Science China Press Caption Schematic of the differentiations of potential energy, which determine the mechanical (a), acoustical (b) and thermal properties (c), along with a comparison to measurements Credit ©Science China Press Usage Restrictions Use with credit. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.