Melt Networks (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption Images of melt networks in irregular grains (a) used in a study by The University of Texas at Austin and melt networks in regular grains (b) used in previous studies. Their simulations show that irregularity of grains promotes connectivity of the melt. Credit UT Austin Usage Restrictions credit 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.