In 2013, one of Cara's colleagues suggested testing Eliza for a group of metabolic disorders — just to rule them out.
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Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
1 Nov. 2026
Specifically, the study identified 33 diagnoses linked to exposure to extreme heat, including skin rashes, leg swelling, kidney disease, multiple sclerosis and mental health disorders.
While there are no comprehensive figures for how many workers left the compounds, reports from nearby countries provide a glimpse into the size and diversity of the workforce.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2026
These compounds help protect against cell damage and may help reduce inflammation.
Stronger, cheaper alloys To test the method, the team used ductile iron, a common industrial material that is known for its strength and flexibility, and can tolerate impurities.
Companies processed heavy mineral sands from Australia, Brazil, and India, and hard rock from South Africa, to produce rare earths for tracer ammunition, steel alloys, cigarette-lighter flints, and, later, color-TV phosphors.
Upholstery made with living root systems, biobased composites and dyes derived from food waste are among the materials headed to Heimtextil’s new Functional Futures Lab.
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Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2026
Carbon-carbon composites are designed for high-temperature applications and can be used in thermal protection systems that help shield critical hardware.
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