Converting Junk Energy into Useful Power (IMAGE) University at Buffalo Caption When "designer" particles like these are placed next to one another, the way mechanical energy travels through them is profoundly affected, according to new University at Buffalo research. Crafting such designer particles would enable scientists and engineers to control how energy travels through a granular system. Credit Surajit Sen, University at Buffalo 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.