Researchers deconstruct the physics of writing with a fountain pen
Friday, December 30, 2011 - 09:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Wetting a fountain pen to compose a thank-you note is a grand way to express gratitude for a holiday gift, yet we often dont give a thought to what happens when ink moves from pen to paper. But for a team of South Korean and American scientists, the medium is more important than the message -- and can even provide new insights into ancient biological systems.