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Magnetic shape-shifting surface can move stuff without grasping it

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Researchers at North Carolina State University developed a metamaterial that can change shape in response to magnetic fields.

Material had to be easily deformable to change shape, yet at the same time stiff enough to bear loads.

Researchers used ferromagnetic elastomers, kirigami cuts, balloons, and magnets.

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informal

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English

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50

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long-living

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