A new type of glass has been invented that is stronger than steel.

The new metallic glass is a microalloy that features palladium,

a metal with a high "bulk-to-shear" stiffness ratio that

counteracts the intrinsic brittleness of glassy materials.

Not only is the glass stronger than steel, it is actually more durable than any known substance! This new “superglass” is a microalloy composed of palladium, a metal that has a high stiffness ratio and bends instead of cracking in response to high levels of physical stress. Glass samples cannot be more than a few millimeters thick due to the rapid cooling involved in its creation, but scientists are confident this breakthrough will lead to even stronger and more durable types of glass in years to come.

Source: MSNBC