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Titanium-polymer metamaterial floats in water
Researchers have developed a titanium-polymer metamaterial that can float in water, a surprising result given titanium's reputation as a dense metal. The engineered structure achieves buoyancy through its designed architecture rather than its raw composition. The finding is being covered by physics outlets and is drawing attention as an example of how metamaterials can produce properties that defy the expectations set by their constituent materials.
Why now: New physics research showing a dense metal engineered to float challenges common intuitions and highlights advances in metamaterials.
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