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Which lightweight material is famous for its strength?

material

[muh-teer-ee-uhl] / məˈtɪər i əl /






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This fine material, originating from different parts of the disk, could then mix extensively near the water-ice line.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

"Bennu is a hybrid: the material does not clearly match either the inner or the outer Solar System," says Schönbächler.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

Bennu is considered an exceptionally primitive asteroid because its material formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago and has experienced relatively little chemical alteration since then.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

This extensive mixing could explain why Bennu's material retains such a representative sample of the ingredients present during the Solar System's earliest history.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

“The Chancellor couldn’t think of anything specific for me to do,” she chirps in a high squeaky voice, “so I will be looking for raw material for nanotech. Do you know anything about carbon nanotubes?”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

The other deterrent is the challenge of separating materials cost-effectively so the sought-after rare earths can be isolated, ground up and turned into metal for new magnets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Bennu, Ryugu, and CI meteorites share strikingly similar isotopic fingerprints, suggesting that their original materials came from the same reservoir of ancient cosmic dust.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

The $2,500-per-student credit covers tuition fees and course materials for undergraduates, but it does not cover room-and-board costs or other personal expenses.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026

The building materials are fire resistant, as are the windows, and the eaves are fire-hardened as well.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

While I could not find the right materials to build my own cage crinoline, I still wanted a wide skirt—wide enough to hide a flock of chickens under it if I liked.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan


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