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  "textContent": "Breaking away from conventional robots that perform only predefined functions once fabricated, researchers have developed a next-generation artificial muscle that can change its shape in real time, recover from damage, and even be reused. The study is published in Science Advances.",
  "title": "Slime-like artificial muscle reshapes on command, heals after damage and turns one robot into many"
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