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A NEW 'SUPER ICE' IS 10 TIMES STRONGER, BRINGING IT CLOSE TO THE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

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BioPykrete, ice with added plant-based crystals and a bespoke protein, is 10 times stronger than regular ice and can absorb 70 times more energy before breaking.