metallic

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According to the researchers, these spinning crystals represent the first known example of a self-propelled metallic nanoparticle in biology.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Mining stocks have benefited from the fact that data centers require more wire and other metallic products, sending metals prices higher.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

For her sit-down with Shepherd, Huger was styled in a formfitting burnt orange dress, metallic cuffs and a chic bob.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

German scientists warned that pathogens from infected corpses or the metallic remains of implants could be released into the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

They looked like dried up pieces of fruit, desiccated human faces—witches with metallic beaks for lips.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall