Liquid Crystal Domains/Islands (IMAGE) NASA/Johnson Space Center Caption Microscopic detail of Liquid Crystal Domains/islands tethered like necklaces when an external electric field is applied near the very thin film surface. Properties such as this are part of the OASIS investigation operating aboard the International Space Station. Credit NASA 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.