Aerogel, a literal space-age material, could provide electric motors and devices with crucial shielding to protect neighboring electronic components without the need for heavier metal-based coverings.

Able to stop a speeding bullet! More insulating than ordinary fiberglass! So lightweight it’s almost as light as air! For some space applications, scientists can’t rely on man or steel. Instead, it’s ...

Aerogels are three-dimensional, nanoporous solid materials formed by replacing the liquid component of a gel with gas, while preserving the solid network. Their characteristic structure yields ...