Everything You Could Want to Know About Glass

Quite literally.  This New York Times article seems to cover it all, and go into details about how newer stronger glass is being used in ways that previously would not have been considered for the material.  Probably my favorite thing about the article is that it clarifies that most experts now classify glass as an amorphous solid as opposed to a super viscous liquid. It really is an amazing material when you think about it, but often we don’t, because it is so ubiquitous.  A great article which also offers a slide show and two infographics (here and here).  Maybe the next time you take a look through glass you’ll be able to appreciate the transparent material a little bit more.