<p>➀ Researchers at Rice University and collaborators have developed a new carbon material called monolayer amorphous carbon (MAC) that is eight times tougher than graphene; </p><p>➁ MAC is a two-dimensional, single-atom-thick material with a composite structure of crystalline and amorphous regions, offering increased toughness; </p><p>➂ This study opens up new possibilities for advanced material design and has significant implications for applications like wearable technology and advanced sensors.</p>