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A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact ...

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A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact ...

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Molly Shoichet always wanted to be a doctor - until she made her first polymer."I thought that was the coolest thing," says ...