It takes a cool microscope and antifreeze to really look at ice

Ice in nature is surrounded by liquid most of the time, and therefore it is key to understand how ice and liquid interact. A new study has now directly observe the precise shape of ice at the interface between ice and liquid -- by using antifreeze and a refrigerated microscope.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240709121634.htm