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MIT scientists find metals hold secret atomic patterns


MIT researchers found that metals retain hidden atomic patterns once believed to vanish during manufacturing. These patterns arise from microscopic dislocations that guide atoms into preferred arrangements instead of random ones. The discovery introduces a new kind of physics in metals and suggests engineers can exploit these patterns to enhance material performance in demanding environments.

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