Lava Dots (2 of 2) (IMAGE) Rice University Caption When sitting by themselves, lava dots appear round, but their soft outer shells flatten when they are packed near one another. Credit S. Gullapalli/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.