Researchers have developed a highly robust material with an extremely low density by constructing a structure using DNA and subsequently coating it in glass. Materials possessing both strength and lightness have the potential to enhance everything from automobiles to body armor. But usually, the tw

Scientists Create New Material Five Times Lighter and Four Times Stronger Than Steel::Researchers have developed a highly robust material with an extremely low density by constructing a structure using DNA and subsequently coating it in glass. Materials possessing both strength and lightness have the potential to enhance everything from automobiles to body armor. But usually, the tw

  • Curious Canid@lemmy.caEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Keep in mind that it takes a lot of time to move things like this from discovery to practical applications. Testing a new material and finding that it has amazing properties is comparatively easy. Checking every possible complication and side-effect is time-consuming, but important. You don’t want to start manufacturing cars using the stuff and then find out that it explodes on contact with water.