materials

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In real materials, tiny imperfections such as atomic defects and impurities tend to disrupt these delicate quantum effects, making them nearly impossible to observe.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

When recycled materials are stranded because of onerous trade restrictions, the result is lower investment, fewer jobs for American workers and unstable supply of feedstock for U.S. manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Yet the cost of raw materials dropped 2.6% last month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Canada’s resource-heavy economy, with 36% in energy and materials, benefited from surging commodity prices in 2026.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He had formed the volunteers into a living chain which constantly passed the defense materials along.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques