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Re:Vacuum Balloons by ajuc on Sunday February 12, 2023 @10:04AM (#34763317)
They would just look like spheres?
Re:Vacuum Balloons by Robotbeat on Sunday February 12, 2023 @10:14AM (#34763400)
Not likely if they’re vacuum.
Re:Vacuum Balloons by dreamcompiler on Sunday February 12, 2023 @11:50AM (#34764319)
Yes likely if they're rigid, which is the whole point of vacuum balloons. The trick is coming up with a material that is strong enough to withstand the atmospheric overpressure trying to crush it, while also being sufficiently lightweight.
Re:Vacuum Balloons by rnitchy on Sunday February 12, 2023 @03:43PM (#34766720)
carbon nanotubes, the answer is always carbon nanotubes ;)
Re:Vacuum Balloons by marcosdumay on Sunday February 12, 2023 @12:27PM (#34764718)
Like some foamy spheres. I couldn't understand if foamy spheres with a plastic film around them or just foamy spheres with self-contained holes.

Oh, and on the color of aerogels.