Not that this post is about Star Trek, but rather, something that was mentioned in Star Trek IV... Namely, transparent aluminum. Apparently the US Air Force managed to whip up a bunch, and found that
"The substance itself is light years ahead of glass," he said, adding that it offers "higher performance and lighter weight."
Nifty? Yes.
Useful? Definitely.
Expensive? Maximally.
As some guys on slashdot have calculated, to replace the windshield of a Hummmvee with this material could cost anywhere from $16,560 to $24,840.
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