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The superconducting magnet built for fusion’s harshest conditions
A compact coil survives heat, radiation and mechanical loads once considered prohibitive.
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A soft robotic hand learns dexterity from touch alone
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The bridge that reports its own condition
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Concrete that stores more carbon than it emits clears a crucial test
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