Londoners will finally see something darker than their weather forecast.
Darkest Material Ever Created – Perfect for London's Eclipse
Scientists have developed the darkest material ever created, absorbing 99.9% of light. Astronomers are excited, but Londoners are more interested in using it for the upcoming solar eclipse, which promises to be as disappointing as usual.
Source: Darkest Material Ever Created – Perfect for London's Eclipse — BBC
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