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Magnetic slime enclosing an object. (Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Magnetic slime enclosing an object. (Chinese University of Hong Kong) Source: Supplied

Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a robot made of slime that could one day be used in internal medicine.

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Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a robot made of slime that could one day be used in internal medicine.

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