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National Science Foundation: Chance Discoveries: Kevlar

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Richard Engel tells the story of lab work done in 1965 by DuPont chemist Stephanie Kwolek that unexpectedly produced Kevlar, a lightweight fiber five times stronger than steel. [4:06]

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