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    A new polymer could make phone screen repairs a thing of the past

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    Rob LeFebvre
    Rob LeFebvre
    12.18.2017

    If you've ever had to deal with a cracked smartphone screen, you know what a hassle it can be. Slapping a screen protector on it is only a stopgap until you have to have the screen replaced, which comes with a decent price tag. Now, researchers in Tokyo have discovered a new polymer that may actually heal itself, potentially leading the way to a future of self-healing phone screens.