Royal Society of Chemistry, Soft Matter, 46(19), p. 8954-8964, 2023
DOI: 10.1039/d3sm00895a
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In this in silico study, we show that phase-separated active nematics form −1/2 defects, contrary to the current paradigm. We also observe and characterize lateral arc-like structures separating from nematic bands and moving in transverse direction.