BNNT 3 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University graduate student Ashleigh Smith McWilliams and chemist Angel Martí view fluorescing boron nitride nanotubes. Their analysis of the nanotubes' motion will help scientists better understand particle behavior in the likes of liquid crystals, gels and polymer networks. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions None 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.