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The revolutionary material is incredibly hard but also elastic, making it potentially useful for things from drill bits to body armor to meteor-resistant casings for satellites.

Apr 5, 2016
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Engineers have created a new material with an unusual chemical structure that makes it incredibly hard and yet elastic. The material can withstand heavy impacts without deforming or fracturing, all while retaining most of its original strength; it has the potential to be useful in a variety of applications from drill bits to body armor for soldiers to meteor-resistant casings for satellites.

Apr 4, 2016