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Miracle material

Aerogel, originally developed by NASA is the least dense solid known to man. It is 99% gas actually. But is still rigid and hold its shape

Apparently Dunlop has created a range of tennis rackets with it, parkas have been lined with it because of its unique insulating properties and some guy has already insulated its home with it.

The Times online quotes

“It is expected to rank alongside wonder products from previous generations such as Bakelite in the 1930s, carbon fibre in the 1980s and silicone in the 1990s.”

Read more at the Times online

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August 26, 2007 No Comments

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