New Ultra Light Material

[Salgar]

Looks pretty interesting: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-2207...

[TheHeretic]

Well, it will be crap as a paperweight.

[jmorgan]

I don't know, 1/2 lb of it should do fine for a paper weight.......


This similar to the aerogel they were using to capture comet particles and return the samples to Earth a few years ago?

[TheHeretic]

1/2 lb may well fill the room!

[jmorgan]

Yeah, I was thinking of the old school physics teacher trick to catch you out.

What is heavier? A ton of lead or a ton of feathers.....

[Silent1]

jmorgan said:

Yeah, I was thinking of the old school physics teacher trick to catch you out.

What is heavier? A ton of lead or a ton of feathers.....

or the cretins version, an oz of gold or an oz of lead.