Metamaterial (IMAGE)

Boston University

Metamaterial

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BU engineer Xin Zhang says this thin, lightweight, and flexible metamaterial, embedded in textile, ensures “a comfortable and unrestricted MRI experience.” By manipulating the magnetic field of MRI, the tech can improve the quality of scans.

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Photo by Jackie Ricciardi.

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