Inside towering clouds of volcanic ash, stunning lightning storms can create tiny crystal balls, a new study reports. Researchers recently discovered smooth glass spheres in ash from explosive ...

Another benefit is that when tempered glass is broken, it crumbles into tiny fragments rather than jagged shards. Side and rear windows of cars are made of tempered glass.

New kind of blast-resistant glass Date: December 27, 2010 Source: US Department of Homeland Security - Science and Technology Summary: Engineers are working to develop a blast-resistant glass that ...

Volcanoes spit out jagged glass shards during eruptions, along with sharp scraps of rocks and minerals. But lightning within the ash cloud can heat the air to 54,000 degrees Fahrenheit (30,000 ...

A team of engineers is working to develop a blast-resistant glass that is lighter, thinner, and colorless, yet tough enough to withstand the force of an explosion, earthquake or hurricane winds.