Mayo is weirdly great for understanding nuclear fusion experiments
A schmear campaign aims to understand how materials transition from elastic to plastic behavior
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Connoisseurs call it “creamy,” haters call it “slimy,” and mechanical engineers call it a “soft solid.” Mayonnaise could help scientists better design nuclear fusion experiments.
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