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This next-generation material can self-heal when exposed to radiation
Fast CompanyThe space environment is harsh and full of extreme radiation. Scientists designing spacecraft and satellites need materials that can withstand these conditions.
In a paper published in January 2024, my team of materials researchers demonstrated tha…