New Nanofibre is Tougher Than Kevlar and Incredibly Stretchy
Team of researchers create super-tough nanofibre that can extend to seven times its original length.
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Team of researchers create super-tough nanofibre that can extend to seven times its original length.
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Pretty slick! (Sorry.)
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THE FUTURE IS NOW.
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