<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed memory devices that dissolve in water after use.</li><li>The material, PCL-TEMPO, can store data effectively and breaks down naturally within a few days in water.</li><li>These devices are safe for the human body, useful for medical implants, and can withstand repeated bending and use.</li><li>The breakthrough could lead to eco-friendly data storage, implantable medical tools, and temporary military equipment, reducing the need for surgical removal.</li></ul>

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