These Materials Self-heal, Just Like X-men’s Wolverine
The self-healing superpower of the comic book character Wolverine is no longer a piece of imagination.…
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Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) for Stronger, Lighter and Safer Cars
Since the 1920s, steel has been the material of choice for automakers worldwide. Today, steel makes…
The Iron Throne and Steel Swords: GoT for Engineers
This is the second article in our exploration of the material world of A Song of…
Accident Tolerant Fuel Cladding: Extreme Material Demands in Nuclear Reactors
The release of radioactivity to the environment is a major threat to people’s health in the…
A Song of Ice, Fire, Iron, Glass and Steel: GoT for Engineers
In the far southwest of Westeros, at the mouth of the river Honeywine, lies the great…
Finally, the True Best Alternatives to the Infamous Plastic Straw
It’s no secret that the overconsumption of single use plastics is seriously harming the global environment.…
The Age of Artificial Intelligence in Materials Science: Part Two
This article is a continuation of the “The Age of AI in Materials Science: Part One“.…
The Age of Artificial Intelligence in Materials Science: Part One
The power of mythic materials such as vibranium, unobtainium and kryptonite have captured our minds and…
Metals in Space: How Superalloys Changed the Rocket Landscape
There is a high chance that a large variety of metals is in your proximity at…
Move Over 3D Printing, the 4th Dimension Is Here
Imagine the flatpack wardrobe of the future. Like today, it will be delivered to your door…
Which High-Performance Materials Are Used in Nuclear Reactors?
Growing cities, rise in population and the desire for a modern lifestyle has made the use…
Cheaper, Stronger, Lighter: The Cutting Edge of Carbon Fibre
It may sound surprising, but the strongest material human beings have ever created comes not from…