How Does a Crystal Turn Space Inside Out?

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A newly discovered type of crystal has an extraordinary internal surface area, with just one gram containing the equivalent of 17 tennis courts, as reported by the British science journal Nature. This unique structure raises questions about the density and potential applications of such materials. The discussion humorously touches on the impracticality of storing tennis courts and the idea of using the crystals for organization. Participants express enthusiasm for the concept and playfully consider creative uses for the crystals, such as incorporating them into jewelry. The innovative nature of these crystals highlights their potential impact on various fields.
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A NEW kind of crystal is so riddled with holes that a mere gram of the material has an internal surface area equivalent to 17 tennis courts, a record, the British science journal Nature reports today.

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,8588873%255E1702,00.html
 
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I am so happy because I was running out of space to store my tennis court collection!
 
Originally posted by zoobyshoe
I am so happy because I was running out of space to store my tennis court collection!
GASP! ME, TOO!
 
tennis courts per gram

My new favorite ratio.
 
grrrrr an annoying ratio...at least its not "rubber duck" measurements...which annoy me! how dense are these crystals?? one in my bedroom would sort out the mess NO PROBLEM!
 
Zen thought of the moment: Setting these crystals in a tennis bracelet.
 

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