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Ohio State lab gets $20 million investment to bolster semiconductor production • Oct. 22, 2026, 5:09 AM ET (The Columbus Dispatch)

Single 2D crystal transforms into transistor with built-in insulation and electrical contacts • Oct. 15, 2026, 4:40 PM ET (Phys.org)

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