The True Story Behind How Pearls Are Made, Smithsonian Voices
Mother-of-pearl shown to accurately record ancient ocean temperatures •
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Can Mother-of-Pearl Make Stronger Armor?
Where mother-of-pearl becomes glass - The Tribune
Mother of Pearl Inspires Next Generation of Strong and Tough Materials - Advanced Science News
Technique reveals deeper insights into the makeup of nacre, a natural material, MIT News
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Scientists create artificial mother of pearl
biomimetic materials Archives - Science in the News
Material mimics mother-of-pearl in form and substance