May 25, 2013

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Reporter: Inside Science

Self-Healing Plastic Skin – Is It Better Than The Real Thing?

Engineers create the first synthetic material that is both sensitive to touch and capable of healing itself. Watch the video to learn more!

Inside Science Buzzwords:

  1. Prosthetic - A device that replaces a missing body part.

  2. Polymer - A chemical compound formed by smaller identical molecules that link together.

  3. Feel - To perceive from a physical stimulus.


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