
Transparent aluminum: Tiny acid droplets turn metal into glass-like material
Transparent aluminum oxide (TAlOx), a real material despite its sci-fi name, is incredibly hard and resistant to scratches, making it perfect for …
Related articles
More stories from Science
CT Scans Are Causing Quite a Bit of Cancer, Doctors Find
Think twice about whether you really need one. Computer tomography scans, or CT scans, are an invaluable tool for diagnosing cancer and other …
- Keithflipped into Notice: Space
Gamma-ray bursts reveal largest structure in the universe is bigger and closer to Earth than we knew: 'The jury is still out on what it all means.'
"It is larger than the size of most anything to which it might be compared." The universe's largest structure, the Hercules-Corona Borealis Great …
Join the flipboard community
Discover, collect, and share stories for all your interests
Sign upMore stories from Climate
- HouseDigestflipped into House Digest
The New Flooring Trend That's Good For Sustainability And Style
When choosing new flooring, homeowners often face tough choices. You already have to consider aesthetics, durability, and cost, and now more than …
- CBS Newsflipped into Latest Headlines
EPA administrator Lee Zeldin says Trump deregulatory actions won't have adverse effects on people and the environment
Washington — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said Sunday that he can "absolutely" guarantee Trump administration …
- The Economistflipped into Business
Peter Thiel doubles down on patriotism in the Trump era
Peter Thiel is obsessed with atoms. The prescient venture capitalist has said that the Manhattan Project, which created the first atomic bomb, …