In search of artificial muscles, scientists have turned to onions

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By Suzanne JacobsMay 13, 2015, 4:44 pm94 pts
Researchers in Taiwan were trying to build an artificial muscle, when suddenly they realized: “Wait a second, why don’t we just use gold-plated onion skin?” Best. Eureka. Moment. Ever. OK, it probably didn’t happen quite like that. But they were trying to create an artificial muscle, and…

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