Microswimmers (IMAGE) American Physical Society Caption Platinum treated microspheres (bottom row) travel large distances in comparison to the untreated spheres. Credit J. Howse, R. Jones, A. Ryan, T. Gough, R. Vafabakhsh, and R. Golestanian, Physical Review Letters Usage Restrictions For news and educational 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.