The Exhibit
Everything is Made of AtomsEverything is Made of Atoms
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The atomic structure and composition of a material can give it some unique (and useful) properties. Try out such unusual substances as shape metal alloy: after no matter how it is being bent and or crushed, it always returns to its original shape when heated. From cutting-edge foams to self-healing polymers, watch these atoms in action.