Aerogels were created out of pure curiosity, ingenuity and wonder. In a world where we say we value such creativity, and give out medals to reward its success, it’s odd that we still use gold, silver and bronze to do so. For if ever there was a material that represented mankind’s ability to look up to the sky and wonder who we are; if ever there was a material that represented our ability to turn a rocky planet into a bountiful and marvellous place; if ever there was a material that represented our ability to explore the vastness of the Solar System while at the same time speaking of the
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