"Like a chunk of solidified fog or smoke"
"So light it feels nearly weightless"
"It feels a bit like Styrofoam, and it squeaks when you rub your finger on it"
Aerogel, weird stuff I'd say. It's been around for a while but if you're still curious about this space age material - check out today's Wired article: A Solid That's Light as Air
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