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New Carbon-based Paper Stronger Than Nanotubes

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the house-of-strong-cards dept.

LynnwoodRooster writes "Science Magazine reports that a group from Northwestern University in Illinois has a new process for creating carbon-based paper that's stronger than nanotubes, and incredibly easy to use to make sheets of any desired sizes. Huge implications for aircraft, automobiles, and the ever-sought-after space elevator?"

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  1. The end of a generation of excuses by MrNaz · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now try claiming your dog ate your homework!

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    I hate printers.
    1. Re:The end of a generation of excuses by Citizen+of+Earth · · Score: 5, Funny

      Now try claiming your dog ate your homework!

      "My dog ate my homework. I'll hand it in tomorrow."

  2. Just imagine... by Megane · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just imagine what Yomiko Readman could do with that paper!

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