The recent paper published in 'Science' discusses a groundbreaking technique for strengthening stainless steel by twisting it, which results in the formation of a submicron 'anti-crash wall'. This innovation not only improves the material's performance in crash scenarios but also presents opportunities for advancing safety measures in various industries. The use of such engineering strategies could change the landscape of material design, leading to potentially safer vehicles, buildings, and other critical structures. Future applications and studies should explore scalability and the impact on cost-effectiveness as well as broader implications for material science.