Skyrmion (IMAGE) Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz Caption From 'hairy ball' to skyrmion: if a hairy ball (top) is projected onto a surface, a skyrmion (bottom) is generated. Credit Ill./©: Karin Everschor-Sitte and Dr. Matthias Sitte Usage Restrictions This image may only be used in connection with the press release "Karin Everschor-Sitte establishes Emmy Noether independent junior research group TWIST", published by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz on Oct. 11, 2016. 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.