Nitinol!

[elfs]

I loved Omni magazine as a kid, the slick Penthouse-for-Science Fiction readers that Bob Guccione published back in the 80s. One of the best articles, one of the few that sticks in my mind, was about the state-of-the-art in metamaterials, and how weird alloys and structured metals were going to change various industries. I was fascinated by the

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[acelightning]

What happens to the nitinol when she eats or drinks something cold?

[elfs]

It relaxes slightly. That was actually a recommended treatment in the first couple of days, but she didn't need it. And the mouth can't stay cool all night long while she sleeps...

[acelightning]

Would you, or she, like some nitinol science toys?

[drhoz]

hey! I've got that issue! only one I do, in fact....

[halloranelder]

Neat!