
How a Swarm Turns Curved Channels Into a Microscopic Sorter
A curved microfluidic chip uses collective motion to separate active particles, turning a physics principle into a continuous-flow sorter.

A curved microfluidic chip uses collective motion to separate active particles, turning a physics principle into a continuous-flow sorter.

A tiny silica bead steers through a crowded microfluidic maze as electrical losses reveal the hidden forces moving it.