super ice

Researchers report a newly developed form of 'super ice' that is roughly ten times stronger than ordinary ice, putting its strength close to that of concrete. The material could open possibilities for engineering and construction applications where ice-like materials were previously too fragile to be practical. Details of the research and its methods are being circulated among science readers.

Researchers say they have created an engineered form of ice reported to be roughly ten times stronger than ordinary ice. The announcement is drawing attention for its potential uses in construction, materials science and extreme environments, though details on how the material was produced and how quickly it could be put to practical use remain limited.