When activated by mechanical stress, a piezoelectric material efficiently stimulates the differentiation of stem cells into new neurons.

When activated by mechanical stress, a piezoelectric material efficiently stimulates the differentiation of stem cells into new neurons.
A novel recycling process recovers valuable rare earth elements from scrap, minimizing the need for harmful mining operations.
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