Silicone and Gallium Composites (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Nature inspired the design of silicone and gallium composites created in Rice University's Nanomaterials Laboratory. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions For news reporting purposes only. License Licensed 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.