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This strange crystal acts like metal and glass at the same time
A crystal called molybdenum oxychloride can function as both a reflective metal and transparent glass, enabling efficient light manipulation. Its unique properties could advance technologies like smart contact lenses and ultrathin AR glasses, as scientists have mapped its strongest-ever-measured light-bending effects.
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