Aerogel, strongest yet one of the worlds least dense substances


	Aerogel, strongest yet one of the worlds least dense substances

Zgenator

11-21-2007 7:56 PM

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aerogel, light, density, space, mars, insulation, powerful, strong, sponge

Zgenator says:

This thing is amazing.

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