10 Fascinating Man-Made Substances

Amorphous Metal

Has a random atomic structure as strong as metal, with the surface hardness of glass. Easier to shape than metal, it is used in medical & sports equipment.

Carbon Nanotubes 

One-atom-thick sheets of carbon that  are 200 times stronger than steel. Used in a wide array of applications, from cancer treatments to computer chips.

Graphene Aerogel

7 times lighter than air. Created by freeze-drying Graphene & carbon nanotubes. A superb conductor of electricity, it is being researched for oil spill mop-ups.