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Scientists create world’s first ‘uncuttable’ material – techtoday19
Researchers have developed an “uncuttable” material capable of deflecting grinders and cutting tools in what is thought to be a world first.The material, known as Proteus, is six times lighter than steel due to its porous make-up. One of the people behind the…
Researchers have developed an “uncuttable” material capable of deflecting grinders and cutting tools in what is thought to be a world first.
The material, known as Proteus, is six times lighter than steel due to its porous make-up.
One of the people behind the invention, Dr Stefan Szyniszewski from Durham University, told Sky News that materials such as grapefruits and molluscs inspired the creation – believed to be the first manufactured uncuttable material.
Image:Particles inside Proteus wi…
