Scientists uncover 'strongest material in universe', and name it nuclear pasta

Lee Bell
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Found by calculating the strength of the material deep inside the crust of neutron stars

Scientists have uncovered what they are calling "the strongest known material in the universe" and have named it "nuclear pasta". The material was found by calculating the strength of the mater...

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