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Meet the Crystal That's Both Metal AND Glass at Once!

Tuesday 2 June 2026 β€’ScienceDaily
Meet the Crystal That's Both Metal AND Glass at Once!

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Scientists just discovered an amazing crystal called molybdenum oxychloride that can switch between acting like shiny metal and clear glass whenever it wants! This super-thin material is so good at bending and controlling light that it could help create mind-blowing inventions like glasses that show you hidden information in the real world. Imagine wearing something thinner than a hair that lets you see things nobody else can!
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