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She applied the technique both to mouse neurons grown in a dish and to samples from superthin slices of adult and embryonic mouse brain.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 2, 2024

The prohibition on superthin bags has had unforeseen effects: At KFC in Beijing these days, every meal comes in a thick, white, single-use plastic bag—nearly all of which are thrown away immediately.

From Slate • Jul. 11, 2018

Graphite, which consists of stacks of atom-thick carbon layers, was an obvious material to work with, but the standard methods for isolating superthin samples would overheat the material, destroying it.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 15, 2014

Because it is superthin, the platinum film in Choi’s sensor is able to flex with the body while maintaining its high sensitivity—qualities that open up prospects for wearable applications.

From Scientific American • Dec. 12, 2014

“Brittani Slocum. First question. The pageant has come under fire for perpetuating an unrealistic image of superthin girls as beautiful, and many people feel this is harmful to girls’ self-esteem.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray