“Absolutely Stunning” – Scientists Discover Metals That Can Heal Themselves

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“Absolutely Stunning” – Scientists Discover Metals That Can Heal Themselves::Microscopic cracks vanish in experiments, revealing possibility of self-healing machines. In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have for the first time observed metal spontaneously healing its microscopic cracks, upending traditional material theories. This observation could lead to self-heal

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sprl@lemm.ee · 8 pts · 3y

Fascinating, only happened in vacuum under specific tearing conditions but wow the implications.

ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y

Cold welding has been known since the 40s, though.

jesterraiin@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y

This observation could lead to self-heal

And the advancement of warfare.

PHLAK@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y (2 replies)

First AI, now this. Does no one else see how close we are to Judgment Day?!

itsaghostcar@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 3y

I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords.

chakan2@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y

Yea... I'm excited about it... I have puts on Jesus stocks and some great pre-ipo options on SPF 2000 sun lotion.

bratorange@feddit.de · 1 pts · 3y

Orgonit Bullshit Industry: Say no more