Professor Ricardo H.R. Castro, chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and a highly regarded nanomaterials researcher, recently contributed to a Popular Science article exploring the materials science behind Captain America's iconic shield. The article delves into the fictional properties of vibranium and how they compare to real-world materials, with Castro, offering insights into the challenges and potential of replicating such a substance.
Read the full story on the Popular Science website.
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