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Mother of pearl, which is also known as nacre, is a material of astonishing strength with characteristic pearl-like iridescence. This material is inspiring new material developments across industries.
McGill University researchers, inspired by mother of pearl, have managed to make an incredibly tough form of glass.
The inner layer of mollusc shells has inspired scientists in Canada to develop a form of glass that has the resiliency of plastic and is fracture resistant.