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A team of researchers led by Professor Monica Olvera de la Cruz developed a theoretical model to design a soft material that demonstrates autonomous oscillating properties that mimic biological functions, like heartbeat.
The project investigates challenges faced by Indigenous communities by bringing together scientific and traditional ecological knowledge with support from NSF, DOE, and Homeland Security.
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