Construction on this little machine was plenty sturdy to withstand the bumps associated with its unusual shape, while the keyboard slider mechanism had a reassuring feel to it.

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Players are presented with a protein and given the task of finding its most energy-efficient shape by fiddling with its structure.

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Its public finances are in good shape, with its public debt at less than 20% of GDP and its fiscal balance improving rapidly.

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