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'Stunning' discovery: Metals can heal themselves (phys.org)

submitted 1 year ago by L4s@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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'Stunning' discovery: Metals can heal themselves::Scientists for the first time have witnessed pieces of metal crack, then fuse back together without any human intervention, overturning fundamental scientific theories in the process. If the newly discovered phenomenon can be harnessed, it could usher in an engineering revolution—one in which self-healing engines, bridges and airplanes could reverse damage caused by wear and tear, making them safer and longer-lasting.

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[–] Hazdaz@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago

Surprised in an article about self healing metal, they didn't mention cold fusion which has been known about for decades.

If this is the same physical phenomenon or a different one, it is incredibly fascinating and it's importance, if it can be controlled, is massive.