Materials Science
Explore how the use of natural and manmade materials further technology. Read articles on subjects such as nanotechnology, iron steel and reverse osmosis.
What's the Longest Pier in the U.S.? A List of Non-Industrial Contenders
The Longest Pier in the World is in North America
The World's Most Awe-inspiring Glass Buildings
Who Builds Data Centers? Where? Why? We Have So Many Questions
The Steepest Road in the World, Plus 9 Rival Inclines
Here's Longest Bridge in the U.S., Plus 7 Runners-Up
10 Types of Swords for All Sorts of Circumstances
A Horrifying Russian Lathe Accident Highlights Vital Safety Protocols
How Zambonis Work
Are Humanoid Robots Really That Advanced Now?
Your Thoughts Could Activate a Tiny Robot Inside Your Own Brain
How Star Wars Works: Fan-built Droids
Where Is the Biggest Oil Rig in the World?
What's the Scariest Roller Coaster in the World? 10 Contenders
The Tallest Roller Coaster in the World Stood for 19 Years
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Plastic road materials-maker MacRebur is paving the way to a greener environment, using recycled waste to build roads.
This not-so-new material looks like a hologram and could play a valuable role in the future of insulation, electronics, oil spill cleanup and green energy. So why don't aerogels have the A-list name recognition they deserve?
Versatile and efficient, electroluminescent (EL) wire is widely used by artists to illuminate clothing, bicycle spokes, turntables and even cars. But how does this cool product work with so little power and without a visible energy source?
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Building bicycles with environmentally friendly bamboo is an idea whose time has come. We talk to a master bamboo bike builder about the ins and outs.
By Carrie Tatro
Nearly everything you use in your life was touched by a CNC machine tool. Don't know what a CNC machine tool is? We'll explain.
By Mitch Ryan