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How gliding marsupials got their 'wings'

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Creation of a Freestanding 2D Layer of Gold Atoms

This chapter explores the accidental discovery of goldine, a freestanding 2D layer of gold atoms, achieved through a series of unexpected events and the application of a traditional Japanese knife-making technique. The material, sandwiched between silicon and titanium carbide, represents a significant advancement in the field of material science.

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