When cleavage is a bad thing
Glass: it’s so much more than just the clear stuff in your windowpanes that keeps the cold out. In fact, we’ve just learned of a glass that is actually stronger than steel, and just about as tough. (And yes, I’ll explain the difference between strength and toughness.) Glass is a contrarian to nature’s general preference…
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Diandra Leslie-Pelecky -- Cocktail Party Physics
