Take our place at heart of invention

By Michael Stacey and Michael Stacey Michael Stacey 2006-06-02T00:00:00

The soapbox I am standing on is made of Aerogel. It is strong enough to take my weight, yet so light it is easy to carry. This versatile material is used by Nasa to catch stardust, but it can be specified to create translucent building envelopes with a very low ...

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