Cracked Palladium Glass (IMAGE) California Institute of Technology Caption A notched, glassy palladium sample does not shatter after severe bending, despite the generation of multiple cracks. Credit Caltech/Maximilien E. Launey Usage Restrictions With credit as given above License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.