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08/08/2023
A team of scientists from MIT and Duke University have discovered a counterintuitive way to make polymers stronger; by introducing weaker bonds into the material.
28/07/2023
A research team from the Sandia National Laboratories and Texas A&M University have - for the first time ever - witnessed pieces of metal crack, and then fuse back together without any human intervention. The observation overturns several fundamental scientific theories.
06/07/2023
A team of researchers from the University of Amsterdam has discovered a way to create a new class of materials that are stiff, but also good at absorbing vibrations - two characteristics which are normally mutually exclusive.
08/06/2023
When it comes to creating a usable steel, the characteristics of strength and flexibility must be balanced. A change in one characteristic, has a concomitant effect on the other characteristic. But, a new treatment developed by Purdue University and Sandia National Labs could potentially make steel stronger and more ductile at the same time.
31/05/2023
Although simply named, The Lab is nothing but simple when it comes to what it offers the marine, energy and manufacturing industries.
Most scientists look for that ‘eureka moment’: the culmination of weeks and months of long hours, hard work and reams of research to reach a satisfying conclusion to a question of the utmost importance.
23/05/2023
The world needs steel. From buildings to transport infrastructure, steel supports the modern world (literally). But, the production of steel is highly-carbon intensive. With policymakers pushing for a net-zero future, this poses a problem. The question is; is it possible to create carbon-neutral steel? The Lab investigates…
25/04/2023
Thanks to its combination of high strength and relatively low cost, concrete is one of the world’s most popular building materials. However, it’s also a major source of carbon emissions; which poses a significant challenge in the fight against climate change. However, a team of researchers from Washington State University (WSU) may have found a solution…
29/03/2023
17-4 PH is one of the world’s toughest forms of stainless steel, and is used in applications as varied as machinery, marine vessels, medical devices and more. Now, for the first time, researchers have developed a way to consistently print 17-4 PH steel using 3D printing methods.
28/03/2023
A team of researchers at the NanoScience Technology Centre at the University of Central Florida (UCF) have invented what they have called ‘plasmonic paint’, a type of paint that is free from pigments.
