October 13, 2015 at 4:32 pm

The Lightest Metal Ever

by twistedsifter

 

Developed by scientists and engineers at Boeing, microlattice is the lightest metal ever made. At 99.99% air, it’s light enough to balance on top of a dandelion, while its structure makes it strong. Strength and record breaking lightness make it a potential metal for future planes and vehicles.

 

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