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Aerogel is solid—but mostly gas

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Scientists managed to replace the liquid inside a gel with pure gas, resulting in a solid object that practically hovers. Despite looking like frozen smoke, its manufacturing process is so complex it remains offensively costly.

Aerogel is solid—but mostly gas
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