Physicsworld

As reported by PhysicsWorld, earlier this year the NSF announced that the collapsed telescope would be maintained (rather than closed) through September, to allow for a smooth transition into Arecibo’s next form—whatever that might be.

Physicsworld.com (September 24, 2004 ) * Smart rubber utilizes hydrogen bonding as its sole means of bonding, so that it can "heal" when torn, because hydrogen bonding can occur on the fly between two surfaces of the same polymer.