Animation (VIDEO) Simons Foundation This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption Under certain conditions, electrons in a triangular lattice exhibit odd behavior. New research shows that the electrons attempt to organize themselves simultaneously in three competing ways. This animation demonstrates each order: alternating columns, angles separated by 120 degrees and a twisting pattern in three dimensions. Credit Lucy Reading-Ikkanda/Simons Foundation Usage Restrictions None License Original 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.