A class of materials that consist almost entirely of air, yet rival or exceed the mechanical performance of steel by weight, ...

Recent theoretical studies, however, had suggested that some metallic-like materials could break this record. θ-TaN, a metastable transition metal nitride, was among the most promising contenders, but ...

Metallic finishes like copper and gold have enjoyed huge popularity over the last few years. But most interior trends are cyclical, meaning they come and go, and metals are no exception. Instead, the ...

Metal alloys crack and fail through a mechanism called "fatigue" when repeatedly loaded and strained. While it is well known how to design alloys to withstand static loads and pressures, it is very ...

Engineers have identified a fundamental deformation mechanism that can be leveraged to greatly enhance the fatigue properties of metals, opening the door to a new strategy for designing ...

Taking on a sustainable building project brings its own set of objectives and challenges for builders. From meeting green building requirements to minimizing waste and designing a structure that ...

A research group presents a new simulation method for describing the attachment of a liquid to a surface. Liquids containing ions or polar molecules are ubiquitous in many applications needed for ...

GWEIKE shares a practical fiber vs. CO₂ selection framework for metal and non-metal shops—focused on materials, ...