The tech-heavy index is off to another bumpy start in 2026.

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Composite materials are engineered by fusing different materials, typically consisting of a matrix (a polymer, metal, or ceramic) and a reinforcement (such as fibers, particles, or flakes) that ...

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A carbon fiber composite that can seal its own cracks and restore structural strength more than 1,000 times in a row has been ...

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