Even the silliest sounding stuff they make up in Star Trek ends up being invented.
Air Force testing new transparent armor | Science Blog: "ALONtm is a ceramic compound with a high compressive strength and durability. When polished, it is the premier transparent armor for use in armored vehicles, said. 1st Lt. Joseph La Monica, transparent armor sub-direction lead
'The substance itself is light years ahead of glass,' he said, adding that it offers 'higher performance and lighter weight.'"
Transparent Aluminum. Christ Almighty.
Armor, sure, yes, useful for that. But imagine what else you could build out of super strong, light, transparent material you can mold.
Scratch proof iPods, of course.
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