The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Md., selected a consortium led by Northwestern University, Ill., to establish a new NIST-sponsored center of excellence for advanced materials research.
Nearly a century and torsion testing machine is still trouble-free
A torsion tester is a machine that twists a material specimen, such as an iron bar, to measure ultimate torque, but also continuous or intermittent torque loading in both directions of rotation.
Blimp outfitted to study the sky
The world’s largest airship, the Skyship 600, made its way through the clouds on a month long journey across the U.S.
Throwing out gold? Not anymore thanks to x-ray vision
Powerful x-rays can now be used to rapidly and accurately detect gold in ore samples, thanks to a new technique developed by CSIRO, Australia.
Improved hydrophobic materials boost power plant efficiency
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, say they found a way to improve the efficiency of steam condensation—the key to worldwide production of electricity and clean water.