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31/05/2023
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.
01/03/2023
The world’s first spiral-welded wind tower has entered operation, signalling a major step forward for a welding technique that could drastically reduce the construction and fabrication costs of wind turbines.
03/02/2023
50 to 100 years. That’s about the lifespan of modern concrete structures. After that, the concrete begins to crumble and degrade. In contrast, Roman structures built from concrete continue to stand some 2,000 years after they were built. So, what gives? A team of researchers says they have the answer…
19/12/2022
Researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have discovered a metallic alloy made up of chromium, cobalt, and nickel. Named CrCoNi, the material has measured the highest toughness ever recorded.
25/11/2022
Metallurgy is a science which encompasses a huge range of topics - from the study of how metals interact with the various environments they find themselves in - to how metals can be used to fabricate useful components and structures. Because of this, metallurgy is awash with terminology. To find out more about this terminology, read The Lab’s glossary of metallurgy terminology now…
22/09/2022
The Gothenburg Port Authority has announced that, in collaboration with Stena Line, DFDS, Ørsted and Liquid Wind, it will be creating Europe’s first eMethanol (e-fuels) hub.
