Bucky Gets His Due

When visionary and designer Buckminster Fuller invented the Geodesic Dome, he dreamed it would house humanity. Humanity didn't flock to these practical dwellings, however, and you won't find many Geodesic Domes in traditional neighborhoods. But now there's a new spin to Bucky's idea: Buckypaper.

Light as a feather and 500 times stronger than steel, this magical new material is poised to transform the way we build. More about Buckypaper:

• Associated Press News Story: Future planes, cars may be made of 'buckypaper'
• Net Links: Build a Dome Home
• Discuss: Buckypaper