It is mid-February in Southeast Michigan, and signs of change are popping up. The sun stays in the sky a bit longer every day, making an evening dog walk a little brighter. The chipmunks are out and about, reminding me who really owns my backyard. You can feel spring coming, and the change from the frozen darkness of December and January to the inevitable warmth of April and May feels glorious.
For some people, the need to have things changing around us is so important. I know people who, when given the chance to move to year-long warmth, will pass on the opportunity because the changing seasons suit them. The same can be said for materials science, as recent research out of the University of Chicago illustrates.