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The court ruled that it was unconstitutional to bar state agencies from investing with firms that the state had accused of boycotting the oil industry. By Karen Zraick Federal agencies are delaying ...

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Feb. 6, 2026 Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed ...