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Scientists Discover 'Superhydrophobic' Surfaces

A team of researchers involving scientists from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard, the…

Failure Investigation

Failure Investigation is the process of understanding the key attributes of a particular failure and identifying the likely causes of failure. Failure investigation is an important tool for…

Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Are They the Future of Transport?

As governments across the world seek to achieve a ‘Net Zero’ future, policymakers are looking at ways in which transport can be decarbonised. Amongst the options being discussed are hydrogen fuel…

Erik Oberlin

Erik Oberlin Curriculum Vitae Capt. Oberlin’s maritime experience commenced while attending the Texas Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University in Galveston. In 1997 he received a B.S. degree in…

Secure and professional storage

Whether it’s machine parts, paint, metal fragments or casualty items from a dispute or survey, The Lab at Brookes Bell ensures the safe custody and long-term storage of valuable samples at our…

Scientists Uncover New Way to Make Polymers Stronger

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. The scientists made the discovery…

Researchers Observe 'Self-Healing' Metals

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…

Researchers Design a New Class of Materials That Are Both Stiff and Shock Absorbing

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…

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Microscopy is a crucial part of modern failure investigations and forensic analysis. Choosing a provider that is able to utilise the most appropriate imaging methods for the task can make the…

New Treatment Could See Steel Alloys Become Both Stronger and More Flexible

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,…