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A Highly Sensitive Strain Sensor for Electronic Skins [Video]
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First Step Towards Humane Cobalt Mining
BMW Group, BASF SE, Samsung SDI, and Samsung Electronics launch a cross-industry project to enhance sustainable cobalt mining.
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Xinliang Feng on his passion for materials science and his curious nature that started it all.
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