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“Absolutely Stunning” – Scientists Discover Metals That Can Heal Themselves (scitechdaily.com)
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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 points 2 years ago

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

[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

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

[–] jesterraiin@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

This observation could lead to self-heal

And the advancement of warfare.

[–] PHLAK@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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

[–] itsaghostcar@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago

I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords.

[–] chakan2@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

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 points 2 years ago

Orgonit Bullshit Industry: Say no more