materials
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They can quickly alter both the color and texture of their skin, a capability scientists have long tried to replicate in man-made materials.
From Science Daily
Researchers at the University of California, Davis have identified a surprising property in a class of materials known as perovskites that could pave the way for a new generation of light-controlled semiconductor devices.
From Science Daily
These tube-like materials can strengthen polymers and metals or guide the movement of ions in batteries and desalination systems with far less resistance.
From Science Daily
After Li’s death in China at age 101, she stuffed materials in her luggage and flew to California.
“The water comes out in very fast movements, with a high velocity, and it scrapes away all these materials” from the valley, said Sattar, creating a “hyper-concentrated” flood that is savage in its power.
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