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Scientists create super ice that's 10 times stronger than regular ice and almost as tough as concrete

Scientists have developed a new type of ice, called BioPykrete, which is ten times stronger than regular ice and nearly as tough as concrete. The material is a composite of ice, tiny plant-derived cellulose crystals, and a specially engineered protein. It can absorb around 70 times more energy before breaking than ordinary ice.

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