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The discovery of autonomous healing in platinum and copper was initially referred to as a “Bigfoot sighting” because it was so unbelievable. Scientists have observed metal “healing” itself for the first time, an unexpected discovery that challenges basic tenets of materials science and could pave …
Author: Becky Ferreira
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