The Material World

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Materials

Though we live in a digital age, material science has shaped history—and it’s far from over. From quantum computers to fusion reactors, breakthroughs in materials will drive the next technological frontier.
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If Boom gets its way, the future of supersonic passenger travel will be quieter, cleaner, and more affordable than its past.
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While smartphones keep getting more powerful, the growing dumbphone phenomenon is subverting expectations.
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