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Scientists develop game-changing 'glass brick' that could revolutionize construction: 'The highest insulating performance' (www.thecooldown.com)
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Scientists develop game-changing 'glass brick' that could revolutionize construction: 'The highest insulating performance'::The team of scientists developed an aerogel glass brick, which is a translucent and thermally insulating material.

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[–] 11 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Aren't we running out of sand? How is this a sustainable option.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Aerogel isn't made our of sand

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    It's made from sodium silicate... Which is made from sand.

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