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Theory becomes reality when Rutgers–New Brunswick scientists help develop process for twisting materials in ways never thought possible
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Princeton researchers have created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to predict the behavior of crystalline materials, a key step in advancing technologies like batteries and semiconductors.
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