QUEST Lab: Aerogel - KQED QUEST

Make The Lunchbox of the Future!

Good idea, but no. It turns out the weight of the turbine blades isn't the significant barrier to wind power. Even a fairly heavy turbine will keep spinning once it gets up to speed. In fact, it may be better to have a heavy turbine that acts as a flywheel when the wind isn't blowing to keep power flow steady.

Imagine. If there was a way to apply it to cloth, every home in the world could have Emergency Fire-proof Snuggies! Much more useful than just any old backwards robe.

Where is Robin Williams when you need him? (that was intended to be a "Flubber" reference)

Wow I think you got something there, I'd call MIT if I were you.

i want to know the recipe

That's some pretty strong jello.

1 pound of this stuff would take up about 26 cubic feet.

O.O

It is 98.99% air.

excellent work!