"They have inspired a great number of other scientists to work with related materials."

They had been forced to find ways to work with native materials.

He had to leave laboratory research after getting cancer from working with radioactive materials.

Those under way include: More training of firefighters to work with hazardous materials.

"I work with other materials as well, like glass and stone."

He says the technology could be modified to work with indigenous materials.

They can work in small places and with hazardous materials.

Also like the 60's, designers are working with natural materials.

"You'll have to work with materials already on hand," David said.

She of course works with other materials as well, often in combinations.